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Cooking Food Safety

Make sure your food is thoroughly cooked

Cooking meats to the minimum recommended temperature is very important. It kills the bacteria that could be detrimental to your health.

Being able to tell proper temperature requires more than just sight, smell, or taste. A food thermometer is a handy tool to measure the internal temperature, which is what really matters.

Meats are mostly the cause for concern. Proper internal temperatures for hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken are 160°F, 160°F, and 165°F, respectively. turkey is 180°F.

Kitchen Sanitation

It's important to keep your kitchen clean

It's important to keep everything clean. Wash your hands and clean all surfaces frequently to eliminate bacteria.

Don't cross-contaminate working surfaces with raw meats and vegetables. Use separate storage containers and wash utensils when moving between foods.

Storing food safely is a very important step of keeping a kitchen sanitary. Foods needing refrigeration should be refrigerated whenever not in use, and other foods should be put away.

Cooking foods thoroughly will prevent bacteria foodborne illnesses.

Food Storage

Store your food safely to prevent spoiling

Almost all foods have a risk of spoilage, eventually. Maintaining freshness depends on storage temperatures and expiration dates.

Proper food storage preserves both the food quality and the nutritional value.

Proper storage helps prevent spoilage. No spoilage reduces the chance of food-borne illnesses and cuts down on waste.