A safe cooking profile incorporates specific, measurable actions designed to protect your health and the health of those you cook for:
Clean: Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap.
Sanitize countertops, utensils, and cutting boards with hot, soapy water before and after use.Separate:
Keep raw meats, poultry, and seafood away from ready-to-eat foods like vegetables.
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw proteins and produce to prevent cross-contamination.
Cook: Heat food thoroughly to internal temperatures that kill harmful bacteria.
Always use a Food Thermometer to check that meats, poultry, and egg dishes reach the recommended safe minimum temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods within 2 hours of cooking or purchasing.
Never thaw raw meats at room temperature on the counter.