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Learn the 4 steps to food safety, 5 basic cleaning steps, proper handwashing, bacteria to watch out for, safe food storage, cross-contamination prevention, and more! This guide follows USDA guidelines and provides tips on using food thermometers effectively. Available in English.
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Review • What are the 4 steps to food safety according to the Fight BAC campaign? • What are the 5 basic cleaning steps? • How long should hands be washed?
What does sanitizing do? • What were the four main bacteria we talked about? • What are acceptable foods to leave in the Danger Zone?
Where should raw meat be placed in the fridge? • Is it ok to use the same plates for raw and cooked meat? • When washing and drying dishes, name two items that can cross contamination?
Is it all right to wear dirty clothes if your apron is clean? • What should be done with leftover marinades that have come into contact with raw meat?
How about gloves? • How often do they need to be changed? • What do you need to do every time you change your gloves?
USDA Guidelines Ground meat – 160 Steaks (med.) – 145 Whole poultry – 180 Chicken breasts– 170 Leftover - 165 FDA (food service) Ground meat – 155 Poultry – 165 Leftovers - 165
One in four hamburgers turn brown BEFORE reaching the safe internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Other Factors that Color the Meat • Older meat • Stored in refrigerator for extended time • Seasonings applied like BBQ or Worcestershire
Thermometers • Digital • Bimetal (most common) • Has to be calibrated
Calibrations • Make an ice slush mixture • 50% ice and 50% water • Insert stem of thermometer into solution • Allow thermometer to stabilize • Adjust calibration nut on underside
Can use boiling water but due to where you live in the country it has to be adjusted
How to Use a Food Thermometer • Before use, always wash and sanitize thermometer in hot soapy water and sanitizing solution • Insert thermometer stem at least 2 inches into the thickest part of the food • Avoid bones and fat
Allow thermometer to stabilize for about 15 seconds • Measure the temperature in a couple of different places • Wash thermometer in hot soapy water and rinse