Holiday reminder to guard against foodborne illness
•December 17, 2025•
As people make preparations for holiday meals, everyone should follow food safety and hygiene recommendations to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness. Christmas is one of practically everyone’s favorite holidays, filled with family, friends, and of course, great food. As we wind down the holiday season, it’s a good time to remind everybody, and especially those preparing meals, that prevention of foodborne illnesses by following proven food safety tips is critical. The importance of following basic food safety guidelines, including keeping hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and properly thawing frozen meats in the refrigerator before roasting them. It’s important to make sure that meat products are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.