Enjoy Poultry Meat Safely Enjoy Poultry Meat Safely Poultry meat products are a popular protein source for many American consumers.
Poultry is seen as a nutritious, economical, and versatile food choice.
There are many steps that consumers can take to make it a safe food choice as well. Most of the cases of food poisoning that occur are due to improper handling, storage or cooking of food. By following the food safety tips presented in this pamphlet, you can enjoy poultry meat products safely. To understand food safety, we need to understand some basic microbiology. Food spoilage bacteria can grow even when food is refrigerated.