Saturday, November 8, 2008

FOOD SAFETY TIPS


*) Always wash your hands with soap before and after handling food.

*) Don't thaw frozen meat, poultry or fish on a counter or in a sink without cold water as bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature.

*) Clean food preparation surfaces and cutting boards with hot water, soap and bleach or a sanitizing agent.

*) Never allow raw meat, poultry, or fish to come into contact with other foods.

*) Use pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes in place of raw eggs in foods that will not be cooked, such as ice cream.

*) Keep food hot in the oven, or cold in the refrigerator or ice chest until it is ready to be served.

*) Serve food on clean plates and platters, not those used previously for raw meat, fish, or poultry.

*) Promptly refrigerate unused portions of food. Discard hot food that has been sitting out for more than two hours (one hour if it has been outdoors on a warm day).

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