Food Safety when Entertaining
Created November, 2021 with a focus is on (Thanksgiving) Turkey and other aspects of food safety for entertaining and the upcoming holidays.
This page was inspired by and modeled after the Food Safety by Events and Seasons (FoodSafety.gov) webpage. It is divided into sections, headed by a colorful FoodSafety.gov infographic and its brief introductory paragraph, followed by resources for more information. Each infographics is loaded with tips to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This page transcribes the infographic advice and may add material from other resources.
Watch a Holiday Food Safety (FDA.gov) youtube video to get a quick refresher on food safety basics (CLEAN - SEPARATE - COOK - CHILL):
- Holiday Food Safety (English)
- Seguridad de alimentos durante festividades (Spanish, en español)
and/or visit our Everyday Food Safety page.
Visit these pages for more food safety when hosting or attending a holiday event or other special get-together:
- Let's Talk Turkey - all about the turkey
- Your Road to a Food-Safe Holiday - other holiday foods
- Food Safety for Groups - party time
Excerpt from USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline (FSIS.USDA.gov)
FOOD SAFETY QUESTIONS? CALL THE USDA MEAT AND POULTRY HOTLINEIf you have a question about meat, poultry, or egg products, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll free at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The Hotline is open year-round Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (English or Spanish). Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The Hotline is open on Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m., Eastern Time, but closed on other Federal government holidays. Check out the FSIS Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov. Send email questions to MPHotline@usda.gov. Ask USDA! (Ask USDA | PregunteleaKaren.gov ) |