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In the midst of celebration, make sure food safety is part of your holiday meal prep.
According to National Restaurant Association research, nearly one in 10 consumers will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant while 4% plan to purchase the whole meal, or part of a meal (9%) from a restaurant to serve at home.
For those consumers planning to cook their Thanksgiving meal at home, our Association food-safety experts share seven important tips:
“Whether cooking at home or professionally, these basic principles are essential to a safe, enjoyable holiday experience,” said William Weichelt, the Association’s director of food safety and industry relations, ServSafe food-safety training and certification. For more great food safety practices, see how the pros do it at Foodsafetyfocus.com.