Holiday Food Safety Tips

This holiday weekend make sure to...

• Wash your hands and wear gloves when handling food.
• Keep cold foods cold - 41F or below.
• Keep hot foods hot - 135F or higher.
• Cook stuffed foods to 165F.
• Cook injected meats to 155F.
• Cook steaks and chops to 145F.
• Cook vegetables and starches to 135F.
• If your food has been left out at room temperature (70F) for two hours or more, make sure to throw the food away.
• Cool food as quickly as possible. You must reach 70F after two hours of cooling and then 41F after four hours of cooling. 
• Use leftovers within 3-4 days.
• Reheat leftovers to 135F.