Don't Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Holiday Fun!

rd @ Don’t Let FoodborneIllness Spoil Your Holiday Fun! (NAPSA)—This holiday season when your kitchen kicks into high gear, make a conscious effort to protect your family and friends from cross-contamination. Hasty cooking shortcuts may lead to an unfortunate case of foodborneillness. The Georgia-Pacific Health Smart” Institute has prepared the following tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy. off a | & Wash your hands before, during and after food preparation. Use Sparkle paper towels to dry and throw away germs. Dishcloths and sponges harbor and spread germs. Protect your family by using paper towels to wipe countertops and tables. Remember:“Paperis Safer.” Allow sufficient time to defrost your turkey in the refrigerator. Line the container with paper towels to prevent raw meat juices from dripping on other foods in yourfridge. * Do not cook stuffing inside the turkey. Temperatures inside the turkey may not reach adequate levels to eliminate the threat of cross-contamination from raw/undercooked poultry. Whenserved buffet style, hot foods should be kept at 140 F or higher. Cold food should be stored on ice and served cold. For free information on food safety, call toll free 1-877-GPCLEANorlog on to www.gphealth smart.com.