To make sure you avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas, follow our food hygiene tips for each day over the festive period.
Christmas can be a magical time of year, but not if you end up with food poisoning! There’s always a lot going on at this time of year and it’s easy to forget the importance of storing and preparing food safely. But none of us want to give – or get – the unwanted gift of food poisoning.
We tend to buy more than usual at Christmas, which often means cramming our fridge full of festive food. But did you know that the temperature of your fridge can rise when it's full, and this can allow food poisoning bacteria to grow? Your fridge should be between 0-5°C – a good stocking filler idea could be a fridge thermometer to keep you right.