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11, 2010
Holiday safety improperly handled even proper cooking cannot gathering be sure there are non-alcoholic beverages
make it safe. Never taste food to see if it is safe to available for guests who are driving. Also, have
eat because contaminated food can look, smell plenty of hors d’oeuvres for guests. Mini sandwich-
Message provided by Ed Keeser, Safety Officer and taste perfectly normal. Even a small amount es, breaded foods and cheeses are filling and will
2nd Brigade Combat Team slow down the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
of contaminated food can make you ill and put a
From now until New Year’s Day there are all damper on your holiday fun. Monitor guests for slurred speech, staggering gaits
sorts of thing to celebrate. Unfortunately, food, When driving to visit friends and family and other signs of intoxication. Have a back-up
driving and alcohol can present various dangers check the weather forecast for your destination. plans that include sober volunteer drivers, taxis or
that can be avoided. A few common-sense precau- If temperatures are near freezing always expect sleeping arrangements. Under no circumstances
tions can help keep your holidays safe and happy. black ice. Remember, bridges and over passes should a person be allowed to drive following the
You’ll often hear food safety experts repeat the freeze up before and remain frozen longer than consumption of alcohol.
adage, “Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.” other road surfaces. Also, don’t forget those shaded Following these simple safety tips and using
The reason for this is because bacteria thrive at areas of road. They can and do hold treacherous common-sense will ensure that everyone returns
temperatures between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and ice patches. Once on an icy section don’t acceler- successfully from the holidays.
140 F, which is known as the danger zone for food ate, brake, gear down or make sudden changes in
safety. Therefore, cold steering direction. Keep a safe distance from other continued from page 1
foods need to be held at 40 vehicles. Finally, the best advice for driving is slow must take advantage of time with our
F or below and hot foods down and drive with care. Driving too fast allows Family and friends to enrich ourselves
need to be served immedi- you less time to react and reduces your chances of spiritually, mentally, and physically.
ately or held at 140 F or above. recovering from a mistake. Be safe and enjoy this holiday season.
If you aren’t sure that food has been prepared, Some of the best things about the holidays are LONESTAR!
served or stored safely discard it. If food has been all the celebrations. If you are the host of a holiday
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