Tips for a safe holiday feast Translation:

The adoption of good practices in the preparation and storage of food during Christmas and New Year is necessary to avoid health problems during the celebrations. The extensionist and nutritionist from the Rural Technical Assistance and Extension Company of Minas Gerais (Emater-MG), Samira Tanure Fonseca, warns that the consumption of contaminated water or food can cause poisoning, with common symptoms of dehydration being vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even fever. According to Samira, changes in the appearance, color, texture, or odor of food indicate that it is not safe for consumption. "However, it is important to emphasize that not all contaminated food shows sensory changes. Products with expired shelf life, for example, are considered unfit for consumption, regardless of appearance," she stresses. A nutritionist gives some guidelines to avoid waste and ensure that the dishes do not become a health risk: Planning of the - Plan what will be served and the number of ...