Families and friends gathering around the table to share a meal is always a very special occasion. There is nothing better than having great food and fellowship, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. With such events, much effort and time usually goes into preparing the food, achieving that perfect table setting and enjoying the bountiful feast. What a moment! But the joy and laughter and delicious meal could suddenly result in disaster if precautions are not taken regarding food safety. What is not invited to the meal is food poisoning, which can ruin the best of holidays.

We have all likely personally suffered from food poisoning multiples times. And we can all say it is not any joy to the world. It may have not necessarily been from a family holiday gathering but could have been as a result of other eating events – potlucks, restaurants, take out, etc. Going through such sickness would make anyone a little more cautious about food safety.   Â