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www.dearborncountyhealthdept.org/

Bacteria can survive in cold spots. Heat food evenly by covering, stirring, rotating and leaving covered two minutes before serving.

Cooking Temperatures

  • Use plastic/non-porous cutting boards. If using wood cutting boards, make sure they are made from a hard wood. 
  • Cook food to proper temperature. 
    165º F poultry, stuffed foods, leftovers 
    155º F hamburger, injected foods
    145º F pork, whole steaks, fish, eggs 
    135º F vegetables, fruits 
  • Test internal cooking temperatures with food thermometer. 
  • Sanitize thermometer before testing on different food. 
  • Hold cooked hot foods at 135º F.
  • Hold cold foods at or below 41º F.


Reheating 

  • Heat food quickly and thoroughly to 165º F. 
  • Microwave leftovers carefully.

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