At Christmas time, food is often an important part of our festive moments

Attached is a short checklist for safe food at Christmas

• Take care good hygiene, unbroken cold chain, proper handling and storage of food
• Always start food processing by washing your hands
• Hygienic work practices and a clean kitchen are the basis of everything
• Store in a cold place below +6 degrees
• Cook ham and poultry to at least +75 degrees
• Eat the ham within a week
• Heat only as much as you can eat
• Heat boxed food to more than + 60 degreesn

In addition, it is good to note that people belonging to risk groups should not be served foods that can cause listeria infection, for example gravies and cold-smoked fish.

More information on these issues can be found on the Food Agency's website:

Christmas tips - Food Agency

Have a food-safe Christmas!

For more information:

environmental engineer Tiina Päätalo
tiina. patataloimatra.fi (tiina[dot]paatalo[at]imatra[dot]fi)