Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Holiday Meals Carry Hidden Risks, USDA Issues Safety Alert

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families preparing traditional spring holiday meals are being urged to follow basic food safety practices to avoid foodborne illness during gatherings such as Easter, Passover, and Mother’s Day. What This Means for You Food left out too long can quickly become unsafe to eat Proper cooking temperatures are critical for meats and egg dishes Refrigerating leftovers within two hours helps prevent illness The U.S. Department of Ag…