FDA Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/foodsafetytips111307.html
Combating bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other contaminants in our food supply is a high priority for FDA. But consumers have a part to play, too, especially when it comes to food handling in the home.
Foodborne illness can be severe and even life-threatening to those most at risk:
- older adults
- infants and young children
- pregnant women
- people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or any condition that weakens their immune systems
“The good news is that practicing four basic food safety measures can help prevent foodborne illness,” says Marjorie Davidson, consumer educator at FDA. They are clean, separate, cook and chill. More details are found at: http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/foodsafetytips111307.pdf
For further information, see:
www.foodsafety.gov
www.cfsan.fda.gov
FDA Food Information Line
1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366)
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854)
TTY 1-800-256-7072
