Brush up on food safety for holiday meal prep

Food safety is a must for holiday meal prep. A meat thermometer can help ensure foods are cooked to the proper internal temperature.
Food safety is a must for holiday meal prep. A meat thermometer can help ensure foods are cooked to the proper internal temperature.

STILLWATER, Okla. – It’s the time of year when family and friends gather around the table to share a holiday meal, create memories and enjoy time together. The last thing anyone wants is for guests to get sick from improper food handling.

Food safety starts at the grocery store, said Julie Selman, Garvin County Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Oklahoma State University Extension.

“Keep fres…