If microwaving, cover meats. Midway through cooking. After cooking, refrigerate leftovers immediately. Separate into small portions for fast cooling To reheat all leftovers. 3 to 4 Cool to 40 degrees F within 4 hours.
Bacteria are part of our environment.
Where there is food there may be bacteria. Proper food handling and cooking is the best way to prevent food-borne illness. Generally, most at risk for developing food-borne illness are children, the elderly, and those who have chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems.