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Purchasing
- You want to buy meat, and pultry last.
- Keep meat seperate from other foods.
- Do not want to get canned foods that have dents in them.
- Never buy cracked eggs.
- Check sell by date.
- Package cold things togather.
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Storing
- Refrigerate as soon as you get home.
- Store meat in container or bag so the juices dont drip.
- Keep refrigerator no higher than 40
- Keep freezer no higher than 0
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Preparing
- Wash hands with warm water and soap before and after dealing with meat and eggs.
- Thaw foods in refrigerator.
- When in doubt throw it out.
- Wash your fuits and vegatables.
- Wash cutting board and knife inbetween uses.
- Never put cooked food on plate that has had uncooked meat.
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Cooking
- Cook food thoughly to destroy bacteria.
- Use meat thermometer when dealing with meat.
- Dont eat raw eggs.
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Serving
- Keep hot foods hot and keep cold ffods cold. 2.Bacteria grows best between 45 and 140
- Never kee potential hazards out at room temp for more than 2 hours.
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Handling Leftovers
- Cool leftovers as fast as possible.
- Put in shallow containers for uicker cooling.
- Reheat thoroughly.