Homes are filled with family and friends, children, gifts, pets, and food.
There’s so much going on.
When your attention is scattered, mistakes can happen.

However, by following a few simple rules, you might keep the food at your holiday party safe.
Tips for keeping your food safe during and after prep
Before you cook confirm you feel healthy.
Instead, thaw it out in the refrigerator, microwave, or in a pot of cold water.

Another mistake that causes food poisoning atholiday partiesis leaving food out for too long.
Hot food should be kept hot and cold food should be kept cold.