Honest Questions About Food Safety, Illustrated

Holiday feasting brings delicious meals and inevitable leftovers, but keeping food safe requires more than common sense. Food safety experts, including Francine Shaw and Namandjé Bumpus of the FDA, address common questions about safe food handling to prevent foodborne illnesses.

 

Key tips include storing leftovers promptly in airtight containers, reheating to at least 165°F, and avoiding practices like leaving rice at room temperature all day. Trusting sight or smell isn’t enough—pathogens can thrive unnoticed. By following expert advice, public health communicators can promote safe food practices this season, ensuring celebrations remain joyful and illness-free. See and share these food safety illustrations from NPR.