As you've probably heard before, eating raw or under-cooked eggs can result in food-borne illness. To enjoy your family's favorite holiday traditions while also staying safe, read the FDA's recommendations in this Food Safety blog about how to make homemade eggnog safely.
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1. Avoid close contact.Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. 2. Stay home when you are sick.If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. 3. Cover your mouth and nose.Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. 4. Clean your hands.Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 6. Practice other good health habits.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. SOURCE: CDC, Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
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There are 3 ways to thaw your turkey safely, and letting it sit on the counter isn't on the list.11/15/2016 There are 3 ways to thaw your turkey safely — in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave.1. RefrigeratorKeep the turkey in its original wrapper. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak. A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. If necessary, a turkey that has been properly thawed in the refrigerator may be refrozen. 2. Cold WaterWrap your turkey securely, making sure the water is not able to leak through the wrapping. Submerge your wrapped turkey in cold tap water. Change the water every 30 minutes. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Do not refreeze. 3. MicrowaveCheck the owner's manual of your microwave (or look up your specific microwave online). It should tell you what size turkey will fit, how many minutes per pound it will need to thaw, and what power level to use. Remove all outside wrapping, and place on a microwave-safe dish to catch any juices that may leak. Cook your turkey immediately. Do not refreeze or refrigerate your turkey after thawing in the microwave. REMINDER: Remove giblets from the turkey cavities after thawing. Cook separately.Information from: USDA Let's Talk Turkey—A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey
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