Seasonal and Holiday Food Safety

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Make food safety a part of your party, holiday, or event plans.

Food Safety for the Holidays
Holiday food on a table

Feasting with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to prevent food poisoning during the holidays.

Food Safety for Buffets and Parties
Buffet line

Follow these steps to keep food safe when cooking, preparing, or serving food for large groups.

Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
Thanksgiving dinner

Follow these tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal.

Game Day Food Safety Tips
Chicken wings, chips, and other foods on a typical game day food tray.

Tackling a buffet at your game day gathering? Follow these tips to avoid food poisoning while watching the big game.

Home Canning and Botulism
Various canned and pressure canned food items

Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce, but it can lead to botulism if not done correctly. Follow these steps to safely and correctly can foods at home.

How to Grill Safely
Chicken grilling on a grill

Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season.

Preparing Chitlins Safely
Woman cooking a meal in a kitchen

Chitlins (sometimes called chitterlings) are a traditional Southern food served during winter holidays. Follow these safety tips when handling and cooking chitlins.

Say No to Raw Dough
Mother and daughter preparing cupcakes

Raw dough can contain bacteria that can make you sick. Follow these safety tips when handling raw dough or batter.

Page last reviewed: May 27, 2022
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED)