IS YOUR KITCHEN MAKING YOU SICK?

IS YOUR KITCHEN MAKING YOU SICK?

Food Safety Tips

Follow these 11 tips to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

                 wash your hands      

  1. Suds up for 20 seconds.
  2. Keep foods separate.
  3. Start with a clean scene.
  4. Don’t rinse meat or poultry.
  5. Keep your refrigerator at or below 40 degrees.
  6. Read and follow package cooking instructions.
  7. Rinse fresh fruits and veggies under running tap water.
  8. Place meat and poultry in plastic bag provided at the meat counter.
  9. Never defrost at room temperature.
  • Use a food thermometer.
  • Clean out your fridge. No leftovers past 3-4 days.

             COOK TO SAFE TEMPERATURES

Safely cooking food is a matter of temperature. Foods need to reach a high enough internal temperature to kill bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.

Color is NOT a reliable indicator of safety.

Check with a food thermometer.

Microwave to a safe temperature.