Ways to avoid food poisoning this holiday § IF PEOPLE cook and clean properly this Christ- mas, food poisoning shouldn't be a problem, Says a local environmen- tal health officer, Russ Seltenrich said many foodbome illnesses occur at this time of year as a result of improper food handling and prepa- Fation. "He explained people get sick at potluck dinners when food sits out on tables for hours. Harmful Bacteria forms on food that is left at room femperature for too long. -+ Other foodborne illnesses are caused when People don’t take the time to clean properly when preparing meals, = '‘As you prepare more food for 13 or 14 people for Christmas dinner, it puts stress on facilities,” fie said. “He said people must take extra precautions to ensure cooking utensils and appliances are clean before preparing food. And when cutting meat, make sure to disinfect cutting surfaces, knives and hands. Seltenrich said bleach works well at disinfecting coutertops and cutting surfaces. One capful of bleach is generally enough for one ice cream bucket. According to Health Canada, one million cases of foodborne illnesses are reported each year, Common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and vomit- ing. These symptoms may start as early as 30 minutes after eating con- taminated food, Food poisoning can be avoided by following these simple practices: ‘if necessary. Food safety tips - Never defrost your turkey or meat at room . temperature on the counter. Room temperature al- lows bacteria to grow on the surface of the meat, “even while the inside remains frozen. The safest “way to thaw meat or poultry is in the refrigerator, -allowing 6-9 hours per pound. Meat or poultry defrosted in the microwave ‘should be cooked immediately. | Ground meats and poultry should never be ‘Tefrozen after they have thawed, If partially ‘defrosted but still cold, cook first and then freeze Leftovers _ When storing leftovers, remove poultry meat ‘from the bones and take the stuffing out of the cavily. Refrigerate cooked meat, poultry and stuff- ‘ing promptly after serving. Divide large quantities -Of food into smaller portions or spread out in shal- low containers to chill more quickly. .F ea Wo af “As Lai R) v i C i z a fin, X m™ ~ = ws ATG See ee co ete ~ a whe ‘ 2 > : etn a ae Stet ee er AAT . Sa ——— ~ ON oe ee SE a, awn wae “me " 63 i “May the Peace ond Happiness | . Of the Season be yours today , And every day throughout the ff New Year _BRITISH _ S s bow 2 ani = > See if By ye % ne Bois ~ Rl punts (i Jeeta ane, | Al Dik Constituency Office #2-4623 Park Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 1V5 vs? N CD Terrace 635-4146 bok ee Kitimat 632-4184 7 Mie Kitwanga 1-800-663-7867 A ne , Fax: . 638-2195. ae % ‘a Noi oe AMA Ze S ape a ~ a = see EL AD far SC May your Christmas and the new year be filled with health, , happiness =a ae HELMUT GIESBRECHT, M.LA. 1 Keith Avenue, Terrace es Ph: 635-4984 Clean: Always wash your hands, utensils and cooking surfaces with soap and hot water before you handle food. It is im- portant to — sanilize countertops, cutting boards and utensils with a mild bleach and water solution, Separate:. Keep foods like meats and their juices separated from others during storage and prepa- ration. Don’t cut vegeta- bles on the same cutting board as your meats. Cook: Cook your food thoroughly and serve them immediately. Don’t let foods linger at room temperature where bac- teria can grow. Chill: Refrigerate prepared food and left- overs within two hours. Prevent “Hamburger Disease” Cook all “ground meat until there Is no pink and the meat Juices run clear! 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We hope you and your children enjoy a season filled with joy, and happiness and that your family is blessed with the bounty that good fortune brings. | - Beat wishes also for a healthy and prosperous 1999 From your friends at Alcan — an clement of B.C.