consumer control oints

By jrichyrich212

  • Keep meet and poultry seperate from other foods.

    -Keep meet and poultry seperate from other foods
    -Canned foods should be free f dets, cracks, or bulges

  • Canned foods should be free of cracks, dents, or bulges

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    Purchasing

  • Refrigerate as soon as you get home

  • Storemeet in plastic bags or on a plate to preventdrippingin refrigerator

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    Storing

  • When in doubt, throw it out

  • Wash cutting boards and knives with soap and warm water between usesfor different foods

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    Preparing

  • Cookfood thoroughly to destroy bacteria

  • Use a meat thermometer(165-212 degrees)

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    Cooking

  • Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold- bacteria grows best between 45and 145 degrees

  • Never leave potentioal hazardous food out at room temperature longer than 2 hours

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    Serving

  • Cool leftovers as soon as possible

  • Reheat leftovers thoroughly

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    Handling leftovers