6 safe meat practices to prevent food poisoning this Dashain

Nepal is in the midst of Dashain celebrations. People working or studying away from home are returning to their families, gatherings have begun, and many are either traveling or preparing to travel. Meat is one of the most consumed foods during Dashain. Except for vegetarians, most households enjoy meat at nearly every meal of the festival.

Many families slaughter animals at home to store large quantities of meat. With such abundance, the risk of spoilage increases if meat is not properly handled and stored, making it potentially toxic and harmful to health.