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Cooking Tips to Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
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Cooking Tips to Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

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Cooking Tips to Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:05-07:00November 25th, 2015|General, Preparedness|

Are you planning on cooking up a Thanksgiving feast tomorrow? Whether you are planning on making everything from the turkey to the pumpkin pies or just some side dishes, follow these tips to make sure the food you prepare is safe to serve: Purchase a thermometer and make sure the cooked turkey reaches an internal [...]

Thanksgiving Food Safety

By azdhs-admin|2017-02-10T09:51:26-07:00November 21st, 2011|General|

We have 2 peak periods for foodborne illnesses in Arizona. One peak is in the summer months because it’s so stinkin’ hot and food gets out of temperature. The other peak is between Thanksgiving and the New Year. We’re not sure why we have an increase if foodborne illnesses from now until the end of [...]