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Extension offers food safety tips for the holidays
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December 19th, 2008
An unwelcome party guest might be lingering at your holiday buffet – bacteria.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, foodborne illnesses can result from bacteria that breed on foods left out over a long period.
“It’s better to be safe than sick,” said Cindy Fitch, a registered dietitian and specialist with West Virginia University Extension’s Families and Health unit. “There aren’t any obvious signs that a dish at a potluck has gone bad, so it’s up to you to use your own discretion when consuming foods at potlucks and buffets.”
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