OMHC Public Service Announcement

As the holiday’s delicious meals draw near, so does the risk of food poisoning. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice preparing your first holiday meal, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared some helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season. Make it a goal of sharing good food safety practices as well as good food this year.

When preparing a turkey, be aware of the four main safety issues: thawing, preparing, stuffing and cooking to the adequate temperature. Thawing turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature. The “danger zone” is between 40 an...