Here comes Peter Cottontail, and with him the Easter holiday.
Many families get together for the holiday season and the festivities usually include a big dinner.
One Kansas State University professor, though, urges caution during this holiday season. Chicken is not only a popular dish served during Easter, but baby chicks are often given as pets. Karen Penner, professor and extension specialist of food science notes that protecting against salmonella, a food-borne illness commonly transferred through poultry, is a concern for families at Easter. There are many ways to protect against salmonella infection during food preparation. But washing kitchen countertops, utensils and dishes is really important.