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Consumer Control Points
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Purchasing
When shopping, buy meat and fresh produce last.
Keep meat in separate containers from other foods. -
Storing
Don't refrigerate higher than 40 degrees.
Freeze no higher than 0 degrees. -
Preparing
Wash fruits and vegetables before.
Never put cooked food on a plate that had raw food on it. -
Cooking
Use a meat thermometer.
Make sure you destroy bacteria. -
Serving
Never leave potentially hazardous foods out at room temp. longer than 2 hours.
Keep hot foods hot, cold foods cold. -
Handling Leftovers
Cool as quickly as possible.
Reheat thoroughly before eating.
