Tips for safe food at potluck meals
Potluck meals are a fun, low-cost way to celebrate with friends and family. They are also linked with the spread of foodborne illness.
Follow these tips from Iowa State University Extension to keep food safe.
• If you or someone in your home has “stomach flu” or symptoms of a foodborne illness, don’t prepare food.
• Don’t mix salads, such as potato or a tossed lettuce salad, with your bare hands. Use utensils or wear gloves instead.