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Thinking about the turkey sandwich you're going to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? 🍽Here are some tips to make su...
11/28/2025

Thinking about the turkey sandwich you're going to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? 🍽Here are some tips to make sure those leftovers don't make you sick:
☑️ Make sure the leftovers are refrigerated in small shallow containers at least two hours after your Thanksgiving meal.
☑️ Foods that should be re-heated (like turkey or sides) should be heated to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 🌡
⏲Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for up to four days when stored in the refrigerator. In the freezer, leftovers are safely frozen indefinitely but will keep the best quality for two to six months.

Learn more about at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm See less

Please check on your neighbors, especially those who may need extra assistance.Call 911 for emergencies. Generators can ...
11/26/2025

Please check on your neighbors, especially those who may need extra assistance.

Call 911 for emergencies.

Generators can be helpful when the power goes out, but it is very important to know how to use them safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) and other hazards.
➡️Generators and fuel should always be used OUTDOORS and at least 20' away from windows, doors, and attached garages.
➡️Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless gas that can kill you, your family, and your pets.
➡️Keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding. Touching a wet generator or devices connected to one can cause electrical shocks.
➡️Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords. Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.
➡️Follow manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Are you getting ready to cook your Thanksgiving turkey? 🍽️ Be sure to use a food thermometer to make sure your turkey ha...
11/25/2025

Are you getting ready to cook your Thanksgiving turkey? 🍽️ Be sure to use a food thermometer to make sure your turkey has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F . 🌡 Check by inserting a food thermometer into three places:
1. Avoiding bone: the thickest part of the breast
2. Where body and thigh join, aiming toward the thigh
3. Where body and wing join, aiming toward wing
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/holiday-turkey.html

Our nation’s ability to live healthier, longer lives rests on our commitment to supporting public health initiatives and...
11/24/2025

Our nation’s ability to live healthier, longer lives rests on our commitment to supporting public health initiatives and those who carry them out. Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Happy Public Health Thank You Day! 💙

Lots of Wisconsinites are going to have our eyes on the ball rather than our food while the Packers play the Lions on Th...
11/22/2025

Lots of Wisconsinites are going to have our eyes on the ball rather than our food while the Packers play the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

Make a food safety game plan! Don’t get sidelined by foodborne illness this Thanksgiving -- make good calls for food safety. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm

No matter what you're hunting for, who you're hunting with, or where you're hunting – please always remember the four ma...
11/21/2025

No matter what you're hunting for, who you're hunting with, or where you're hunting – please always remember the four main rules of firearm safety, otherwise known as TABK:
➡️Treat every firearm as if it was loaded.
➡️Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
➡️Be certain of your target, what is before and beyond it.
➡️Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
For more information on firearm safety, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/HuntingSafety

We know the holiday season can be tough for many. If you're struggling to cope, call or text the 988 Lifeline at 988. Yo...
11/19/2025

We know the holiday season can be tough for many. If you're struggling to cope, call or text the 988 Lifeline at 988. You can also chat with a trained, caring counselor online at 988lifeline.org. You're not alone. 💜

During U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, and learn when antibiotics are and are not needed. https://bit.ly/3l8KFyd
11/18/2025

During U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, and learn when antibiotics are and are not needed. https://bit.ly/3l8KFyd

If a hunter is in the family, they may serve duck, venison, pheasant, or other wild game. Whatever the choice, have a fo...
11/16/2025

If a hunter is in the family, they may serve duck, venison, pheasant, or other wild game. Whatever the choice, have a food thermometer on hand to know when the meat has reached a safe temperature.
For more information on game cooking times, visit https://tinyurl.com/5ctfn6n2.

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