{"id":23106,"date":"2025-11-24T08:43:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=23106"},"modified":"2025-11-24T08:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:45:44","slug":"rhhd-shares-food-safety-tips-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/11\/24\/rhhd-shares-food-safety-tips-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"RHHD Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/b> November 24, 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Media Contact:<\/b> Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 255)\"><u data-ogsc=\"\"><a id=\"OWA8cf766f7-1c32-4dba-99f2-2da062ade380\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW140594934 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\" href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 255)\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share the Joy this Holiday, Not the Germs<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RICHMOND, Va. \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The holiday season is here! Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share safety and prevention tips to ensure that your holidays are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">filled with joy, laughter and good tidings, not foodborne illness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We encourage everyone to practice safe food handling during this holiday season,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Environmental Health Manager Cindy McKelvy. \u201cMake sure you wash your hands (but not your turkey), cook foods to proper temperatures, cool foods quickly, store foods properly, and thoroughly reheat pre-cooked foods.\u202fPracticing safe food handling in the kitchen will help protect you and your loved ones from foodborne illness.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/about\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one in six Americans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (48 million) get sick from foodborne illness every year. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/food-safety-in-virginia\/foodborne-diseases-and-outbreaks\/foodborne-disease-faq\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foodborne illnesses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> usually affect your stomach or bowels. Typical signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Don\u2019t let a foodborne illness put a damper on your holiday celebration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD shares four <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/prevention\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">key steps to preventing foodborne illness<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 clean, separate, cook, and chill.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash Your Hands. <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clean-hands\/about\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wash your hands<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> before and after preparing food or eating and after using the bathroom or changing diapers. Be sure to wash hands after handling uncooked meat, chicken and other poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash Surfaces. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash any surface that comes in contact with food\u2014including counters, cutting boards, and utensils\u2014with hot, soapy water before and after preparing each food item.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinse Produce.<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/pdfs\/fruit-veggie-safety-h.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rinse all fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Separate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep Foods Separate.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Keep <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">raw meat, poultry, seafood, and their juices away from other foods when grocery shopping. Store them in separate spots in the refrigerator.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid Cross-Contamination.<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/pdfs\/fsem-2022-508.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoid cross-contamination<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by not reusing cutting boards, utensils, and plates, especially if they have touched uncooked foods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent Germs from Spreading.<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not rinse poultry.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/about-usda\/news\/press-releases\/2019\/08\/20\/washing-raw-poultry-our-science-your-choice\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that rinsing poultry and raw meat often spreads germs onto sinks and countertops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cook<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thaw Food Properly.<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/big-thaw-safe-defrosting-methods\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thaw frozen food<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> safely in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Never <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/poultry\/turkey-basics-safe-thawing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">thaw turkey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by leaving it on the counter at room temperature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cook Food Fully<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Use a thermometer to ensure that food is cooked to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/safe-temperature-chart\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safe minimal internal temperature<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/poultry\/turkey-farm-table\/#20\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooking times<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for a turkey depend on the weight and whether it is stuffed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microwave Thoroughly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microwave ovens can cook food unevenly and leave &#8220;cold spots&#8221; where harmful bacteria can survive. Follow recommended <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/cooking-microwave-ovens\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cooking and standing times<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Letting food sit for a few minutes after microwaving allows it to cook more completely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid Raw Foods.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> CDC advises against <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/foods\/safer-food-choices.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eating raw foods<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including uncooked meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and flour. Raw cookie dough should not be eaten because it contains raw eggs and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/flour-raw-food-and-other-safety-facts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chill<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set the Temperature<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your refrigerator at 40\u00b0F or below and your freezer at 0\u00b0F or below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the Two-Hour Rule.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Refrigerate any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/food-safety-tips-healthy-holidays\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">leftovers within two hours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This rule applies to any food that should normally be refrigerated, including pumpkin pie! <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discard any food left out at room temperature for more than two hours. When in doubt, throw it out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Store Leftovers Safely.<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/leftovers-and-food-safety\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leftovers can be stored<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the refrigerator for three to four days or in the freezer for three to four months. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Store leftover food in small, shallow containers for quicker cooling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you suspect that more than one person has become ill after eating a common food, please contact <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD at <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">804-205-3912. You can also visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/foodborne-illness-report\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MyMealDetective.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to submit a foodborne illness report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"># # #<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/henrico.gov\/health\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">henrico.gov\/health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> | IG: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 24, 2025 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RHHD Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays Share the Joy this Holiday, Not the Germs\u00a0 RICHMOND, Va. 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