Monday, August 25, 2008

How do I know if foods are cooked thoroughly and properly?

  • Red meat should be cooked to 160½ F.
  • Large cuts of red meat can be cooked to medium rare, 145½ F.
  • Ground meat and hamburgers should be cooked all the way through until the center is at least 160-165½ F.
  • Cook fish to 130-140½ F, until the center looks opaque when tested with a fork.
  • Cook pork to 155½ F with no pink.
  • Cook chicken to 170-180½ F or until the juices run clear.
  • Eggs should be cooked until both the yolk and the white are firm.
  • Heat left-overs to 165½ F.
  • When reheating sauces, soups and gravies, bring them to a boil.
  • Never drink unpasteurized milk or dairy products.
  • Do not eat raw cookie dough that contains eggs.
  • Do not use leftover marinades as they contain raw meat juices.

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