Tips for Food Safety

ensure food safety by following these guidelines

We take food safety as seriously as we take great taste. That’s why we’re arming you with the knowledge to properly prepare and cook raw meat to ensure food safety and a delicious meal for your family.

Follow just 4 rules to ensure food safety.

Clean.

Remember to use warm, soapy water to wash anything the raw meat touches:

Your hands
Countertops and other surfaces
Cutting boards
Plates or serving platters
Food thermometer
Grill utensils

Separate.

Avoid cross-contamination by separating raw meat from other foods.

Use separate cutting boards
Separate it in your shopping bags and refrigerator
Store in sealed containers to keep juices from dripping onto other foods
Never reuse a raw meat marinade on cooked meat

Cook.

Fully cook meat to destroy bacteria that could cause food-borne illness.

Cook the product as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer
Never eat under-cooked poultry

Chill.

Storing raw meat at the right temperature helps keep food safe.

Set your refrigerator to 40 degrees or lower
Thaw raw meats in the refrigerator in fully sealed containers
Keep thawed or fresh meat in the refrigerator for no more than 2-3 days before cooking
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking
Eat leftovers within 1-2 days