Safe Food Handling

Proper food temperatures

There are safe temperatures for handling food.  Cooking, storing, and reheating require specific temperatures to ensure safety.

View the following website to investigate proper temperatures.

Food “Danger Zone”

 

Fact Sheets for Safe Food Handling

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has provided many fact sheets that contain very valuable information.  Many topics about food safety can be accessed by visiting the website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-anhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheetsswers/food-safety-fact-sheets