Small containers allow the food to cool down in the refrigerator more quickly, reducing the potential of bacteria growth. If you are purchasing a prepared dinner from your local supermarket or favorite gourmet shop, be sure to refrigerate any foods that are not going to be eaten immediately. If cider is on your menu, be sure to buy only pasteurized cider. Unpasteurized cider could cause a potential food safety problem. If you have unpasteurized cider then be sure to heat it thoroughly before you drink it.
Food safety is an extremely important issue.
By following the above instructions and suggestions, you can take charge of the safety of your food and make sure that holiday dinners are delicious and healthy. Don't forget to think about safety for all the different generations coming to your home for the holidays. Seniors and children have special needs. For Seniors, it is best to tape down any loose rugs so that they do not fall. In the bathroom, be sure you have safety strips in the bathtub and a portable safety bar in the bathtub so that they will not slip.