SOUTH CAROLINA: Safely prepare food for a crowd - (Beaufort Gazette)
November 21, 2007 – 7:57 pmBob Guinn, Beaufort County Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service home economics and community development agent, writes that your family may enjoy meals, day after day, and never get sick from foodborne illness — then comes a big family gathering or a large party.
You are handling larger amounts of food; your refrigerator is overcrowded. Food is prepared in advance and sometimes not stored properly. Also, you may serve the food buffet-style and it stands and stands as your guests come and go.
People pick over the food.
Later on, some may complain of diarrhea, vomiting and other problems. What has gone wrong? The answer may be food poisoning. Bacteria cause food poisoning. All it needs to grow is the right combination of time and temperature. If you follow these simple rules you can avoid trouble.
Plan ahead on ways you can keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Can you borrow or […]
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