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Cooking Food Safety

Make sure your food is thoroughly cooked

Cooking meats to the minimum recommended temperature is very important. It kills the bacteria that could be detrimental to your health.

Being able to tell proper temperature requires more than just sight, smell, or taste. A food thermometer is a handy tool to measure the internal temperature, which is what really matters.

Meats are mostly the cause for concern. Proper internal temperatures for hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken are 160°F, 160°F, and 165°F, respectively. turkey is 180°F.

Food Storage in Travel

Store your food properly to transport it safely

Perishables should be in a chilled area. If the time of travel will be more than one hour, plan ahead and pack an insulated container with ice.

Place raw meat and poultry in individual plastic bags to prevent meat from contaminating other foods.

It would be easiest to just bring nonperishable foods and/or foods that don't require an alternate temperature setting for safety.

Cooking Safety

Did you know that cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires?

Cooking can be dangerous if not properly carried out. Know the safety rules. Always be aware of the possibility of a fire. Keep flammable things away from the stove.

Never leave the kitchen while cooking, especially if there are children in the area. If you need to leave, turn it off first.

Always have a properly certified and charged fire extinguisher near the cooking area.

In case of a fire, either try to smother the fire, or just call 911 immediately.