Lincoln, Nebraska — The jack o’ lanterns are carved and nothing sounds better than curling up with a cup of hot apple cider and pumpkin pie. However, when it comes to enjoying harvest’s bounty, food safety precautions still are important, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist says.
Fall is a wonderful time for entertaining and having fun, but be sure to take food safety precautions so the fun isn’t spoiled, said Julie Albrecht, food safety specialist in the university’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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