How to Avoid Food Poisoning: 6 Tips |
Q. During the holidays, I sometimes leave leftovers out for people to munch on. Is that safe? A. There are about 76 million cases of food-borne illness yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prefention. And you can't tell if food has been left out too long by looking at or smelling it. Here are a few of the many steps you can take to avoid food poisoning:
D. MILTON STOKES, M.P.H., R.D., C.D.N., is a registered dietitian with One Source Nutrition in Norwalk, Conn., and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.
Last updated and/or approved: November 2010. Original article appeared in winter 2005 former print magazine. This general health-care information is not meant as individual advice. Please see our disclaimer. Comments (0)
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