Holiday Food Safety and Preparation Resources
Let's Talk Turkey
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
USDA's complete guide to safely purchasing, storing and preparing a turkey for the holidays or any time of year. Web page includes temperature guidelines, purchasing tips, cooking instructions and more.
Food Safety in All Seasons
Fight BAC! Partnership for Food Safety Education.
Selection of articles on food safety measures for special events throughout the year.
Holiday Eating Without the WeightCommunicating Food for Health Newsletter. Food and Health Communications.
This color handout brings holiday survival tips and a fun holiday quiz.
Avoid Guessing About Holiday Food Safety (PDF | 870 KB)University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Handout includes quiz on holiday food safety, based on information from the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration
Healthy Eating for the Holidays (PDF | 514 KB)The Regents of the University of California.
Discusses making healthful food choices and modifying recipes to decrease the fat and calories.
Countdown to ThanksgivingUSDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Experienced and first-time Thanksgiving cooks will benefit from a review and reminder of important do-ahead steps toward a healthy and safe Thanksgiving meal.
Helpful Holiday Links
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Need an ingredient substitution, an answer to a baking question, advice on preparing foods ahead? This handy resource can help you find what you need quickly during the busy holiday season.
Seasonal Advice: HolidaysFoodSafety.gov
Provides links to US government food safety information for holiday food preparation.
Tiny Tastes Can Total BIG Calories over the Winter Holidays
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lancaster County Extension.
"Extra calories can sneak in over the holidays. They don't always come in large portions, but can tiptoe in through tiny tastes throughout the day." A helpful addition to the holiday season! Three resources including a Power Point presentation, Web article and participant hand out.
Holiday Food Safety Success Kit
Partnership for Food Safety Education.
Online resources for families and educators filled with information about safe food handling during the holiday season. Educator section includes handouts, PowerPoint slides, newsletter articles, and more.
Holiday MaterialseXtension.
Healthy holiday tips, recipes, an online cooking chat, and other festive material.