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Show Page 16. UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 25. 1987 E Proper care for leftovers ATTIC An Is Having For most of us, the holidays mean food, often too much food. Besides the inevitable waistline expansion, all this food leads to leftovers. In the midst of holiday party excitement it's easy to forget about leftover food on the table. Food left untended for too long can lead to contamination, according to Charlotte Brennand, nutrition specialist for Utah State University Extension. Temperature and time influence the growth of bacteria and the production of toxins in food. When foods are held below 40 F degrees or above 140 F degrees growth of these bacteria and toxins is inhibited," Brennand Fri. Nov. 27 & Sat. Nov. 28 TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUCH APPRECIATED PATRONAGE RED TAG Savings Throughout The Store Find The Red Tags & Save . 40 o PLAIDS 3-- 4 m FLANNEL WOOL 5 N STRIPES SWEATSHIRT QIFtF Nov. 27, 28, & 30 Only CALICOS CHAMBRAY She says this means it is important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold as long as she says. The last things most cooks want to deal with after a big meal are dishes and leftovers, but Brannard says the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations are to not let food stand between the temperatures 40 F and 140 F for more than hours. She says this time period starts the instant hot foods start to cool and cold foods start to warm. K) o BABY PRINTS says. possible. Leftovers should be put in shallow dishes to allow for faster cooling and placed in the refrigerator immediately. Leaving foods to cool on the countertop before refrigerating is a dangerous practice. Brennand says food contamination can occur in food preparation as well as through improper care of leftovers. "It's important to wash your hands and clean all cutting surfaces and utensils before handling food. This reduces the chances of transferring contamination. Wooden cutting boards used to cut raw meat or turkey can be especially hazardous if not cleaned," Brennand says. For example, if turkey giblets were kept in a bowl and then that bowl only rinsed out before using it to make potato salad, there is a strong possibility the salad would be contaminated with salmonella, Appreciation All Coats, Jackets, Blouses and Dresses THANKSGIVING SALE BSN S' FLEECE li-f- j POLISHED COTTONS All Other Fabric 15 Off Off All Notions 20 Sew Easy Patterns 50 Off MPL You Still Have 24 Days To Sew Those Very Special Handmade Gifts Bernetle Sergers While Sewing Machines Reg. El 499.00 Reg. 799.00 57HISJL OUR PRICE 549. 00 260 E. 200 N Roosevelt OUR PRICE A Special THANKS To All 349.00 Our Customers Model No. 2221 722-497- 4 5722-279- 2 71 N. 200 E. Roosevelt! |