Food Safety Tips

Food Safety Tips

Reduce the risk of foodborne illness by following these four simple steps:

Clean
Wash hands, utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water before, during and after preparing foods. Sanitize countertops, cutting boards and untensils with a mild bleach and water solution. Wash all produce thoroughly before eating or cooking.

Separate
Keep raw meets and poultry away from other foods during storage and preparation. Keep separate cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables. Always keep foods covered.

Cook
Cook food thoroughly;  cooking times and temperatures vary for different meet and poultry. Prepare foods quickly, and serve immediately so foods don't linger at room temperatures where bacteria can grow.

Chill
Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours. Make sure the refrigerator is set at a temperature of 4 C (40 F), and keep the freezer at -18 C (0 F)