STEP 3: COOK FOOD SAFETY QUICK TIPS

Heat it before you eat it Doughs are don’ts

Use a food thermometer to check that your food has reached a safe temperature. Eggs and flour are not safe to
145 °F for seafood eat unless fully cooked.
145 °F with a 3-minute rest time for beef, pork, and ham
160 °F for ground meat, meat mixtures, and egg dishes
165 °F for poultry, microwaved foods, and reheated leftovers

Turn the tables Dish it out

When microwaving, make When eating at restaurants, Find more Quick Tips on the 4 Steps to Food
sure to rotate food to allow for avoid foods that contain raw Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill at
even heating. Always follow or undercooked egg, meat, www.fda.gov/food
directions for cooking and poultry, or seafood. Ask the
standing time. server if you aren’t sure.

EVERYDAY FOOD SAFETY

July 2018