Don’t Fumble Food Safety for the Big Game – Tips for Touchdown-Worthy Chicken Wings

There are few things worse than enjoying the Big Game with friends, only to go home afterward with a nasty case of food poisoning. Make sure you don't fumble food safety when hosting your Big Game party with these tips.

Game Day Food Safety 101: Food Safety Is for Everyone

Food safety is one of those things that everyone should take seriously. I mean, there's a reason that there are entire certification classes for people who work in the food service industry.

Preventing Food-Born Illness is Everyone's Job in the Kitchen

Preventing food-born illnesses doesn't just fall in the hands of the professionals, though. It lands on the plate of people like you and me too. Especially when we're planning to host a party - even if some of our guests are there for the commercials and not the actual game.

Where Are You Watching the Big Game?

One of the biggest days of the year for at-home revelry is of course, Game Day. In particular, the Big Game when two teams battle it out for the championship title while millions watch - in person if they've got the cash, and in the comfort of a neighborhood bar or our homes for the rest of us.

Chicken Wings: A Touchdown Tradition for Football Fans on Game Day

Perhaps one of the most iconic and traditional Game Day foods to serve at any Big Game party is chicken wings. Whether you like them dry-rubbed, or saucy, grilled or fried, a good chicken wing can make or break the Big Game experience.

Serve the Perfect Chicken Wing for Your Big Game Party

There's a lot that goes into making the perfect chicken wing for Game Day, and it all starts with proper food safety. You'll want to be sure you handle your chicken properly like the USDA recommends so it doesn't keep you or your guests away from the screen and in the bathroom instead.