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Three simple but important points to bear in mind when cooking your turkey this Christmas.

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Here at the Food Hygiene Blog, all we’re concerned about is your safety, so here are some tips for staying safe this Christmas.

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Spanish authorities have found salmonella in a flock at Granja Avícola ‘El Angel’, in Spain.

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Will putting calorific information on menus help people make informed choices about their, or simply further the flawed notion that calories are the best way to monitor your diet?

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Last year, there were 137 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis (PT) 14b recorded across England and Wales. This year, there have been 443 cases – an increase of 223%!

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Having safely bought and prepared your packed lunch, it is equally important to store it correctly before you eat it.

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When you bear in mind that everything is covered in bacteria, it becomes immediately apparent how serious a source of food contamination your hands are.

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When buying and storing food, it is important to bear the principles of food safety and hygiene in mind

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When making a packed lunch, it is more important than ever to ensure you take all precautions to minimise the amount of bacteria .

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Although eggs seem fairly harmless, they are potentially lethal – especially to vulnerable people like babies, the elderly and pregnant women.

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