
Keep Food Safe! Food Safety Basics - Food Safety and Inspection …
Jan 5, 2024 · Keep Food Safe! Food Safety Basics Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can't see, smell, or taste harmful …
Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart - Food Safety and …
Apr 14, 2025 · Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart Safe steps in food handling, cooking and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can't see, smell or taste harmful …
Refrigeration & Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Mar 23, 2015 · Refrigeration & Food Safety A refrigerator is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for keeping foods safe. These electric units are so commonplace …
Freezing and Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Aug 9, 2024 · Freezing and Food Safety Foods in the freezer — are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of …
Shelf-Stable Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Oct 24, 2024 · What foods are packaged in aseptic packages? Can I microwave aseptic packages? Is Sous Vide packaging shelf stable? Shelf Stable Food Storage Chart ... Featured …
Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook
That’s what Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook is all about. This food safety handbook contains all the basic information you need to know about food safety: some old and …
Leftovers and Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Jul 31, 2020 · Leftovers and Food Safety Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers. To ensure that leftovers are safe to eat, make sure the food is cooked to a safe …
Food Safety Basics | Food Safety and Inspection Service
Mar 26, 2025 · Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. Whether shopping for food or preparing foods for your family, the following …
Food Thermometers - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Mar 21, 2025 · For thin foods, the food thermometer should be inserted through the side until it reaches the center of the food. Always check each piece of food to ensure they have reached …
The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods - Food Safety and …
Jun 15, 2013 · Food will take longer to thaw in a refrigerator set at 35 °F than one set at 40 °F. After thawing in the refrigerator, items such as ground meat, stew meat, poultry, seafood, …