(Food-Beverage-News.Com, June 21, 2013 ) Phoenix, AZ -- With the 4th of July and grilling season upon us, here are a few food safety reminders to ensure your dinner is a memorable one for all the right reasons. Help protect your friends and family from food borne illness by following these tips.
1. Always wash your hands and cooking surfaces before and after handling raw meats.
2. Keep uncooked meat, juices and marinates separate from cooked foods at all times. This means cleaning your cutting boards and grilling utensils between handling uncooked and cooked food.
3. Always start with a clean grill.
4. Use a Digital Thermometer to check your food's internal temperature. It is the only way to ensure you have cooked the meat long enough to kill the harmful bacteria. An inexpensive and easy to use meat thermometer made by VersaLiving is the perfect solution.
5. The USDA recently changed the recommended minimal temperatures for various cuts of meat. The recommended minimal temperature for steaks, chops and fish is 145° F. Allow the food to rest for 3 minutes before consuming. Hamburgers should reach an internal temperature of 160°F and chicken 165°. Any thermometer with a probe will work, but a digital thermometer provides you more accurate temperatures faster. They are also much easier to read. Make sure you insert the probe into the middle of the cut of meat. This will ensure you are getting the best temperature reading.
6. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Throw away any food that has been sitting out for too long.
Make sure you keep these tips in mind the next time you fire up the grill!
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