Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together, share a meal, have a few good laughs, and reflect on what we’re thankful for. The last thing anyone wants to deal with on the holidays is a kitchen or food disaster. During your Thanksgiving celebration, remember to keep these important food and home safety tips in mind!

Food Safety Tips:

• Avoid instances that could lead to cross-contamination by keeping raw foods away from foods that are already prepared

• Always wash your hands after handling raw meat and poultry and before touching prepared foods

• Refrigerate all leftovers within 2 hours of preparing

• Store all leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, freeze leftovers to keep them for longer

• Remember, it can take up to 6 days to completely thaw a turkey depending on the weight (You want to thaw it before cooking it on Thanksgiving day)

• Remember to cook all meats to their proper safe-to-eat temperatures

• Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together, share a meal, have a few good laughs, and reflect on what we’re thankful for. The last thing anyone wants to deal with on the holidays is a kitchen or food disaster. During your Thanksgiving celebration, remember to keep these important food and home safety tips in mind!

Cooking Safety Tips:

• Remember, never leave the stove unattended as it can become a fire hazard

• Don’t use a grill inside the house or a closed garage

• Wash your hands and kitchen surfaces frequently

• Never use a glass casserole dish on a stove burner as it could explode from the heat

• Never douse a grease fire with water as it can spread. Turn off the burner and smother the flames with a lid

• Use separate cutting boards when preparing meat and produce

Home Safety:

• Make sure electrical cords are not left out where they can be easily tripped over

• Assist seniors walking around tight areas in your home to avoid dangerous falls

• Keep the floors picked up and clear of all toys, shoes, purses, and other belongings that could become trip hazards

• Never leave candles burning without supervision

• Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are functional

• Keep a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it just in case

From all of us at Clean Team, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!