Illinois health officials are offering safety tips for cooks preparing food for holiday parties. The Illinois Department of Public Health hopes to prevent some of the estimated 250,000 cases of foodborne illness that occur each year in the state.
Here are the tips:
Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat and poultry, and their juices, separate from fruits, vegetables and cooked foods.
Never use a utensil on cooked foods that was previously used on uncooked foods, unless it is washed first with soap and water.
Always use a food thermometer when cooking meat and poultry to make sure it's cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Set your refrigerator at or below 40 degrees and the freezer at 0 degrees.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:44:55 GMT
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:41:10 GMT
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:28:58 GMT
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:15 GMT
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:17 GMT
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Marcel's Culinary Experience owner Jill Foucré and executive chef Kelly Sears explained how the Glen Ellyn gourmet retail store and cooking school can help you prepare easy dishes for your next dinner party.
Marcel's Culinary Experience owner Jill Foucré and executive chef Kelly Sears explained how the Glen Ellyn gourmet retail store and cooking school can help you prepare easy dishes for your next dinner party.
Marcel's Culinary Experience owner Jill Foucré and executive chef Kelly Sears explained how the Glen Ellyn gourmet retail store and cooking school can help you prepare easy dishes for your next dinner party.
Marcel's Culinary Experience owner Jill Foucré and executive chef Kelly Sears explained how the Glen Ellyn gourmet retail store and cooking school can help you prepare easy dishes for your next dinner party.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:06:24 GMT
Look out McGriddles, there's a new fast food breakfast in town. Taco Bell is currently testing out the Waffle Taco as a possible breakfast item in at least one Southern California location.
Look out McGriddles, there's a new fast food breakfast in town. Taco Bell is currently testing out the Waffle Taco as a possible breakfast item in at least one Southern California location.
Spring into Salad with Rochelle Trotter! Take your favorite sandwiches and transform them into a healthy salad. Honey fried chicken sandwich, an Atlanta favorite, becomes a chicken salad with honey mustard dressing.
Spring into Salad with Rochelle Trotter! Take your favorite sandwiches and transform them into a healthy salad. Honey fried chicken sandwich, an Atlanta favorite, becomes a chicken salad with honey mustard dressing.
Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird restaurant is making Chicago proud. He just won Outstanding Chef at the 2013 James Beard Awards – the Oscars of the food industry.
Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird restaurant is making Chicago proud. He just won Outstanding Chef at the 2013 James Beard Awards – the Oscars of the food industry.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Executive Chef Herve Cuyeu showed how you can pamper your mom this Mother's Day with a decadent breakfast-in-bed experience this Sunday morning.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Executive Chef Herve Cuyeu showed how you can pamper your mom this Mother's Day with a decadent breakfast-in-bed experience this Sunday morning.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:45:39 GMT
Spring into Salads with Rochelle Trotter! Believe us, these aren't your mama's recipes. Learn how to make the Mediterranean grain salad, black rice Asian slaw and the collard green quinoa salads!
Spring into Salads with Rochelle Trotter! Believe us, these aren't your mama's recipes. Learn how to make the Mediterranean grain salad, black rice Asian slaw and the collard green quinoa salads!
Many people are giving up bread and pasta to go gluten-free because of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Famed restaurant owner Carlyn Berghoff shows how to do it in her new book!
Many people are giving up bread and pasta to go gluten-free because of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Famed restaurant owner Carlyn Berghoff shows how to do it in her new book!
