Just so that everyone understands why LTBBQ, and it's Moderators and Administrators are adamant about food safety issues - We do not want anyone to do something that could put their family, friends or themselves at undue risk. Frankly - we will always defer to the USDA, and/or FDA where applicable as providing the guidelines upon which food safety advisements are made.
And - for the record...no one can control what any of us do, nor is it anyone else's responsibility for any and all actions each of us take, and decisions easy of us make regarding food safety.
BUT....we do feel that it is only prudent to advise everyone to adhere to known safe practices - as established by USDA/FDA for safe food handling.