To keep your family and jewelry safe this Thanksgiving, be sure to follow this one rule before you prepare your holiday feast:
#1 Rule: REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY
I can't tell you how hard it is to watch cooking shows where the hosts wear their jewelry while cooking. Don't follow their lead. Not only will you get food caught in prongs and details but you can damage vulnerable gemstones with heat. You also run the risk of passing raw poultry particles to salads and dishes that may not be cooked enough to kill contaminants.#1 Reason To Remove Your Jewelry On Thanksgiving: Food SafetyAccording to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare "jewelry can hide microorganisms that cause food borne illness and make it hard to wash hands. Jewelry can also fall into food. While preparing food, food workers must remove watches, rings, bracelets, and all other jewelry on the arms or hands."#2 Reason To Remove Your Jewelry On Thanksgiving: Sensitive StonesThanksgiving is a day when many like to dress their best and break out their favorite jewelry. While gemstone jewelry can add a wonderful splash of color to an outfit the gemstones can be sensitive to heat. Always remember to remove your fine gemstone jewelry while cooking it by placing it in a safe area far from drains, garbage cans, or any place they could get bumped around.