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You think you have a stomach of steel—until you get a bad bout of food poisoning, that is. And while you may be tempted to throw caution to the wind, food borne illness can be serious business. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), millions of people are sickened, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 die each year from food poisoning. So when you're lending a hand in the kitchen or browsing the buffet table this holiday season, rely on these tips to keep you and your guests healthy and happy into the New Year.