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As Kiwi families look forward to big festive feeds over the next few days, they're being urged to consider the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

But there are a few common beliefs about food preparation and storage that are just wrong, and could actually increase the risk of spreading bugs.

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

2023 has seen the country cooking frozen berries, being cautious collecting kaimoana and venturing beyond the best-before date in the quest for a bargain.

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle is urging New Zealanders to watch out for food contamination this Christmas.

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

He said a common myth around putting hot food into the fridge isn't accurate. "The important thing to understand is that bacteria grow really quickly, they can double in as quickly as four minutes."

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

Washing your bagged salad with cold water, avoiding food that has gone mouldy (rather than just cutting the mould out) and not eating raw batter from cakes or gingerbread - all these tips Arbuckle hoped would help keep New Zealanders healthy over the summer holidays

Myths Versus Reality, And How To Avoid A Festive Fail

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