It is important to pay attention to a number of safety rules when preparing and receiving food products to be consumed during the holidays.

Because not following the rules can cause unpleasant situations.

APA informs that this was stated in the appeal of the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency to the public regarding nutrition during the holidays.

The petition reads:

So, it is recommended not to store food after preparing it for a long time in order to avoid cases of food poisoning and to consume safe food.

In addition, it is necessary to correctly choose the defrosting process and cooking temperature of meat and meat products, as well as follow the rules for washing fruits and vegetables.

Harmful organisms remaining on fruits and vegetables that are not washed properly can cause food poisoning.

When buying fish, which has a special place on the New Year's table, it is recommended to make sure that the product is fresh and store it properly at home.

In general, it is recommended to buy perishable chilled and frozen products at the end of shopping.

Because such foods are more exposed to microbiological contamination.

Also, it is very important in terms of food safety to protect the cold food chain and follow the principle of animal neighborliness during feeding on holidays.

Changes in temperature of sensitive products such as meat, milk, fish and frozen food lead to the proliferation of harmful microorganisms.

This has a negative effect on the physical, chemical and commodity appearance of the products.

Therefore, the cold chain must not be broken at all stages from production to consumption in order to prevent the proliferation of harmful microorganisms and to ensure that food remains fresh.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics and compatibility of products as much as possible and store them in the most suitable conditions.

In connection with the New Year, interest in gift boxes containing food products is also increasing.

The Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan urges citizens to be careful when buying such gift boxes for sale.

So, first of all, it is important to know that the production and expiration date marked on the gift boxes prepared for the New Year do not apply to the food products placed inside the box.

When buying such products, consumers should pay attention to information such as name, composition, amount (mass, volume), production and expiration date, storage conditions, manufacturer's name and address, recommendations or restrictions on use, nutritional value indicators, depending on the type of food product.

The agency asks citizens to inform the "1003-Call Center" if they have any doubts about the composition, shelf life, storage conditions and other issues of the food products used in gift boxes prepared for the New Year.