Safe holiday food handling tips from Iowa experts
The Gazette outlines ten rules to prevent foodborne illness during the holidays. Dr. Pentella warns of E coli, salmonella, norovirus, with tips on expiry checks, pasteurized eggnog, cooling foods during transport, hand washing, avoiding washing raw meat, proper cooking to 165 degrees, rest and reheating guidelines, cross contamination prevention, and wells water testing via the Grants-to-Counties program. References include Dr. Pentella and the Iowa Hygienic Laboratory.
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Accommodating Gluten Free Guests During the Holidays
The piece explains gluten basics for holiday hosting. It defines gluten as a protein in wheat barley rye and triticale and notes it can trigger celiac damage or gluten intolerance symptoms. It distinguishes autoimmune celiac disease from gluten intolerance and mentions diagnosis differences.
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Gluten Free Chex Party Mix Recipe and Tips
Gluten free original Chex party mix recipe yields 22 servings with Corn Chex Rice Chex Cheerios gluten free pretzels and vegan butter. Instructions bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes then cool store. Includes cross contamination advice and gluten free product tips from Stephanie Vande Brake Hy Vee.
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