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!