Use a refrigerator thermometer to verify that the refrigerator temperature is 45 F or below. Freezers must be 0 F or below. Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so they do not leak and contaminate other foods. When preparing salads, such as potato salad, pre-chill all ingredients before mixing. Store large quantities of food in thin shallow containers to insure rapid cooling in the refrigerator.
Cooking Be sure all of the foods listed below are cooked to the temperatures specified.
Disinfecting Work Surfaces Before preparing foods on any surface - sanitize it . Clean the surface with a mixture of hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly, then sanitize with a solution containing household bleach and water. If you do these four things properly, you will probably prevent food poisoning from occurring at your home. There is an old saying that goes a long way when questioning whether a food is safe or not. Back to the Top Please send comments, suggestions, or error reports to Webmasters .