Page B2 — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 19, 1990 Handle with care By SHELLY HARNADEK Environmental Health Sn Officer - Skeena Health Unit DID YOU KNOW THAT your guests could get an un- wanted present with their Christmas dinner! Salmonellosis is a food-borne iliness commonly traced to im- properly cooked poultry (maybe your. Christmas Turkey!!!). Salmonella is a bacteria that multiplies in the intestines of humans and other animals, It invades the human intestine, and ¢ causes illness. The bacteria is commonly found in poultry, raw eggs and egg products, and unpasteurized milk. Salmonella food-borne illness symptoms usually begin bet- ween 12 to 36 hours after eating contaminated -foods, and in- clude: abdominal cramps, diar- rhea, nausea, and vomiting. Bacteria can be spread to foods in many ways. Two of the easiest .ways for foods to become. contaminated are through . improperly washed hands, and by contaminating cooked and. ready-to-eat foods with ‘knives, cutting boards, platters, and other surfaces that have contacted raw meats and raw poultry, But, don’t give up tradition just yet!! Salmonella infections ‘can. be prevented by following some simple rules: * Thaw your turkey in the fridge. You'll have to plan ee gg EL hyde bcs Did you know that... Courtesy Skeena Health Unit several days in advance, but your dinner will be safer because of. it. If you. can’t manage to thaw it in the fridge, set the bird under cold running water until it is thawed com- pletely, Leaving meat and poultry at room temperature to thaw invites. bacteria“to grow and mutiply, and increases the risk of illness, * Wash- your hands thoroughly before preparing foods, and after handling raw meat and poultry, Though they may look clean, hands touch everything and can pass along more than just ‘‘dirt” to your foods. * Wash all surfaces that have contacted raw meat or poultry in hot, soapy water as soon as you have used them. This in- cludes knives, cutting boards, trays, and all other utensils. %* Cook the dressing separately (a few seasonings and a bit of chicken broth will give it a “cooked in the bird” flavour). If you cook the dressing inside the turkey, make sure it is very well done. * Check the _ internal temperature of the turkey. Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the temperature at the center of the.bird is at least 74 degrees C (165 degrees F) before you consider it done. A high enough temperature will kill any bacteria that may be lurking around, *% Use only clean utensils and platters to carve and serve meats and poultry, .% Don’t let meats or poultry sit at room temperature. Serve dinner as soon as the turkey is done, and refrigerate leftovers as soon as the meal is over. A few other reminders to help prevent salmonellosis: don't use cracked or dirty eggs; avoid us- ing raw eggs in egenogs and other foods; and use only pasteurized milk and milk pro- ducts, These tips should help your guests remember your fabulour Christmas dinner instead of the illness they suffered!! Have a safe and happy holi- day season! What are your questions and concerns? Write us at: ‘Did You Know That...?"? Skeena Health Unit, 3412 Kalum St., Terrace, B.C., V8G 4T2 Seniors should play Sometimes seniors meed to take more than one medication at the same time to treat dif- ferent ailments. Pharmacare records show thai 92 per cent of British Columbians over the age of 65 and living independently had at least one drug preserip- tion filled last year. The average number of. prescriptions was 13. ... per person, including new medications and refills. ‘Drug use by seniors is higher than in any other age group. People over 65 make up 12 per cent of the province’s popula- tion, but they recelve about 35 per cent. of the prescription drugs dispensed, NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: Bast Commercial Window Display Your Prescription: _ For Health. Seniors Drug Action Program. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Drug research has made tremendous advances over the years and new and better drugs are available all the time. Partly because of these drugs, older people are now living longer, Terrace Chamber of Commerce/Northwest Real Estate Board Christmas Light Campaign ‘‘Hollday Decorating Contest’’ Drop off entries at Chamber office, Inn of The West, AM 59, or call Bobbie Phillips at 636-2063 and your home or business willbe entered, a. Seen: = ys = aie =, = = healthier, and more indepen- dent lives. But while seniors can benefit the most from taking drugs, they can also be at risk if medications are not taken pro- perly. For a number of reasons — including the natural physical changes that accom- pany aging — seniors are. four. ...J... to five times more likely to suf- fer adverse effects from their drags than people in their 30s, This is why proper drug- taking habits are crucial. If you have questions or concerns about any medications you take, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, Terrace Chamber of Commerce/ Northwest Real Estate Board SECOND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT CAMPAIGN “Holiday Decorating Contest” * PRIZES * TROPHIES * SIMPLE AND FUN AULES: * All entries must be in prior to noon, Dec. 20, 1990 % Outside lights must be kept on between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Dec. 20 & 21 ¢ CATEGORIES: Sle, igh tmsaap teste arene torte Serve? vt 0 a hn Panes PROPIA hace Wsep arc ag mt ee cpp! ep ae Nate tis Beebe oop hee A one ee ehh ne 4 - SPONSORED BY: inn of The West- Be ing BI Terrace Interiors Best Sten ng Block Braid Insurance Best Home (Your Auto Plan Agent) Best Original Theme _, Richards Cleanera _ Best Store-Retall _ = -Wilkineon Business ‘Machines Bast Store-Service ~ Tolaee Security - McAlpine & Co. 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The deadlines for this issue are as follows: = “as Ninn wu & hie Wed, Jan 2, 1991 - ADVERTISING Display & classified — Wed:, Dec. 19 - 5:00 p.m. EDITORIAL ‘Letters to editor and contributed copy — Thurs., Dec. 20 - Noon "The deadlines tor the issue of Are as follows: oe a. ADVERTISING Display & Classified ads — -- Thurs., Dec. 20 - 5:00 p.m. EDITORIAL Letter to the editor & contributed copy - Friday, Dec. 21-Noon The Terrace Standard office. will be CLOSED from Sun., Dec.. -. 23/00 to Tues., Jan. 1/91 In- clusive. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! ERRACE STANDAR SERVING THE TERRACE AREA ol 638-7283