Food Safety Tips
| Wash All Produce to Remove Contamination | |
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| Thoroughly rinse soft and leafy produce. |  |
| Scrub tough-skinned produce with a brush. |  |
| More Information: Preparing to Cook | |
| Thaw Food Safely | |
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Thaw in the refrigerator. |
| Thaw under running water. |
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Thaw as part of the cooking process. |
| Do not thaw on the counter. |
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| More Information: Preparing to Cook | |
| Taking Food Temperatures | |
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| Use a food probe thermometer to take food temperatures. |  |
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Verify the proper cooking temperature to keep food safe. |
| More Information: Home Cooking, Using a Themometer | |
| Eliminate Cross-contamination | |
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| Use separate cutting boards and utensils for produce, meats, poultry, and seafood; |  |
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or thoroughly clean and sanitize food equipment between uses. |
| After marinading, discard the marinade and do not reuse. |  |
| Remember, always place the food on a clean plate after cooking, not on a plate contaminated with raw juices. | |
| More Information: Preparing to Cook | |