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Holiday Safety
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Deep Fried Delicacy: The How-To on Deep Frying Turkey 
 "Deep-fried turkey, a concept that started in the South, is gradually rising in popularity nationwide." This site provides guidelines for deep-frying turkey, including equipment, ingredients (with links to specific recipes), location (outside), preparation, and safety tips. Gives detailed information about selecting, filtering, and storing frying oils. From the National Turkey Federation, a turkey industry organization. http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/fryturk.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Fall-Related Injuries During the Holiday Season — United States, 2000-2003
This report looks at "nonfatal fall injuries associated with decorating or related activities." The report notes "males were 40% more likely than females to be injured in falls." Includes data and prevention strategies. From the December 10, 2004, issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5348a1.htm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Dec 13, 2004 Food Safety Website
A directory of annotated links to consumer publications, research studies, and organizations in seven broad food categories: meat, poultry, fish and seafood, milk and dairy, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Includes data on microorganisms related to food safety. Topics include food safety facts and myths, new products and technologies, pesticides, chemicals, food additives, labeling, and holiday food safety tips. From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 16, 2005 FoodSafety.gov: Holidays
This site presents links to holiday food safety information from federal and state government agencies. Covers topics such as safe food handling and storage to prevent foodborne illness. Listen to podcasts on topics such as safe preparation of eggnog and preventing foodborne illness from food on the buffet table. Website maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/holidays/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 27, 2009 Halloween Online
Halloween enthusiasts will find ideas about costumes, decorating and shopping, pumpkin carving, scary movies, recipes, haunted houses in your area, ghost stories, trick-or-treating safety, Halloween fonts and clip art, and much more. Also links to "Halloween Online Magazine," which contains "a crypt full of great Halloween how-to articles, costume ideas, crafts, tricks, [and] tips." http://www.halloween-online.com/ Topics: Crafts, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Halloween Safety: Safety Alert
Safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, covering safe costume designs, flame-resistant costumes, pedestrian safety, and more. Includes a diagram illustrating safe Halloween costumes. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/hallow.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Holiday Health and Safety Tips
"Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these [winter] holiday tips." Includes material on washing your hands often, staying warm, managing stress, traveling safely, preparing food safely, and related matters. Click on the link to hear these tips and more in a song. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/ Topics: Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 17, 2008 Holiday Lighting
List of safety tips for using holiday lighting, accompanied by photos illustrating safe use of lights, cords, outlets, timers, and candles. Also available in Spanish. From a Southern California utility. Note: may not display properly in all browsers. http://www.sce.com/Safety/everyone/holiday.htm Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Injury Prevention
With sections for children and parents, this site provides safety tips for a wide range of sports activities. Also covers road rules, car and street safety, safety in the sun, fireworks, dogs, and other potential hazards. Features a "Home Safety Handbook" and treatments for common medical injuries, from burns to frostbite to poisoning. From Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. http://www.chp.edu/CHP/besafe Topics: Health, Holidays & Observances, Medical Treatments & Devices, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 29, 2009 The National Council on Fireworks Safety
The site has general fireworks safety information, as well as tips for public fireworks displays and choosing safe fireworks. Also find classroom materials, public service announcements (PSAs), a synopsis of state laws relating to fireworks, injury statistics, and emergency response information. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to the safe enjoyment of fireworks in the United States." http://www.fireworksafety.com/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jun 27, 2007 Norbest [Turkeys]
This site from a turkey marketing cooperative provides tips for selecting, thawing, stuffing, roasting, and carving turkeys. Includes a browsable directory of recipes (ranging from traditional Thanksgiving preparation techniques to everyday dishes and unusual recipes), nutrition facts, safe food handling, turkey statistics, a virtual turkey farm tour (from breeder stock to "turkey doo"), and more. http://www.norbest.com/ Topics: Birds, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Parents: Autumn Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy
This collection of fall health and safety tips suggests a family food tasting, indoor and outdoor activity, taking an active role in teen employment, checking toy and product safety, demonstrating healthy habits, and more. The sidebar includes a related article, "Kids' Autumn Activities," and several other health and safety features. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/family/parentautumn/ Topics: Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 26, 2008 Product Safety Tips: Turkey Fryers
The Underwriters Laboratory uses this site to explain why it has not certified any deep-fat turkey fryers. A dramatic video demonstrates how easily fires are started by this equipment, and also shows how easily these units can be tipped over. Includes a list of other hazards associated with these fryers, and tips for "safer use" for those backyard cooks who "absolutely must use a turkey fryer." http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/offerings/perspectives/consumer/productsafety/turkeys/ Topics: Business, Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances Last updated Sep 24, 2009 A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety
Fire safety tips for the holiday season, including tips for preventing holiday tree fires, using holiday lights and candles, and choosing nonflammable decorations. Includes links to video clips on holiday tree fire hazards. From the U.S. Fire Administration. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/holiday.shtm Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Talkin' Turkey FAQ
Questions and answers about turkeys and the tradition of turkey dishes in holiday meals. Site includes related articles on safety tips for turkey preparation and vegetarian alternatives to the holiday turkey. Also provides quick facts and related links. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/food/turkeyfaq.html Topics: Birds, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Tips For Safe and Happy Holidays
This brochure suggests ways to prevent theft and burglaries during the holiday season, including ideas for making your home look occupied, awareness while shopping, caution when answering the door, and taking a household inventory. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the National Crime Prevention Council. http://www.ncpc.org/cms/cms-upload/ncpc/files/holiday04.pdf Topics: Crime, Holidays & Observances, Home & Housing, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 8, 2005 Turkey for the Holidays
This guide includes information on turkey cooking techniques, selection, carving, side dishes, nutrition, food safety, and using leftovers. Also features interesting trivia and facts about turkey and Thanksgiving, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/ Topics: Birds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 4, 2009 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Site includes press releases for all CPSC recalls (back to 1973), information for businesses regarding Consumer Product Safety Act and other issues, information in Spanish, children's safety games, and information on fireworks safety. There are links to the websites of other federal agencies that have responsibilities for products not under the jurisdiction of the CPSC. http://www.cpsc.gov/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Government, Government, Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 25, 2006 |
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