Food & Beverage

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The holiday season is a time for celebration and great food. This year, a new web site, www.holidayfoodsafety.org puts food safety first in the planning and preparation of holiday meals. Developed by the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), the site features food shopping and preparation tips, recipes, food safety advice, and children's activities, all in one location.

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The PFSE joins consumer education efforts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Food Safety and Inspection Service, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and key consumer, industry associations and health professionals, to educate the public about safe food handling and preparation.

Holiday Food Safety Video
This Holiday Food Safety Video from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Food and Drug Administration shows how to store, prepare, and serve food safely to prevent food borne illness from ruining the holidays. (English/Spanish)

Happy Holidays and remember to BE FOOD SAFE!

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often

SEPARATE: Don't cross-contaminate

COOK: Cook to proper temperature

CHILL: Refrigerate promptly

SOURCE U.S. Department of Health and Human Services