These illnesses are largely preventable with proper food safety, yet potlucks are where food safety strategies often break down. It all comes down to foodborne illness.Īccording to the CDC, every year 1 in 6 Americans gets sick after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. No matter what you call them, potlucks are scary.
Potlucks can go by many names - carry-in dinners, pass-a-dish, potlucks, or covered dishes. Well, let’s start with the type of meal the groups are putting together. Frequently, it’s a potluck affair. I’m usually invited to join them for a meal after the program, but I must confess that I often decline. Quite often these occasions include food. Over the years I’ve been invited to speak at many meetings and events.
