Never Compromise on Food Safety
Humans are
natural meat eaters. As soon as our ancestors discovered fire and were able to
fashion rocks and tree branches into weapons, man’s fixation with meat was
born. Many are arguing that it is this affinity towards protein consumption
that prompted the evolution of our specie into what it is today.
As varied as the citizens of the world’s tastes are, meat continues to figure big in many kitchens. Americans are responsible for a consumption of around 185 pounds of meat per person per year. A big part of that – roughly around 60 pounds – is beef. On the other hand, a typical Australian is able to eat 240 pounds of meat per year. Tastes change too as lamb and mutton are falling out of favor and are less popular than they are 40 years ago. Because of this popularity, the chance of incidents due to improper handling is quite high.
Raw meat and poultry can be a breeding ground for E.coli, along with Salmonella and Staphylococcus Aureus. Any one of these can cause severe food poisoning and can be the cause of severe sickness or even death for those with weaker immune systems like small children and the elderly.
Thaw out raw pork, chicken, or beef in the refrigerator and not on the counter or in the sink. The cold will prevent harmful organisms from multiplying. As a safety precaution, keep meats below 40 degrees F.
It is a good idea to separate raw meats from food that are meant to be eaten raw like fruits to prevent cross-contamination. Keep raw meat and poultry in sealed containers or freezer bags to prevent juices from dripping on other foods in your refrigerator.
Washing your hands before and after handling raw meats is a habit that you should develop. Use a germicidal soap and wash thoroughly. Sing the Alphabet Song twice while washing to ensure that you did a thorough job.
Having a separate set o equipment: knives, tongs, cutting boards, just for raw meats is a good way to prevent any cross-contamination. Wash and sanitize then before and immediately after use and replace cutting boards that have become old and worn.
Use boiled hot water and soap to clean the countertops and sink. Blood and juices from the meat may have spattered across these surfaces and it’s always a good idea to be safe. An alternative cleaning solution is a chlorine solution. Just add a tablespoon of household bleach to a gallon of water and use this solution to clean surfaces as well as kitchen utensils.
When cooking, it is best to check the doneness of the meat by using a meat thermometer. If you don’t have this important tool, you can check by cutting or poking the meat and checking the juices that come out. If it still has traces of blood, the meat is not yet fully cooked. You can wiggle the legs of a chicken or turkey and if the juices that run out are still tinged with blood, it’s best to cook it a little longer.
Also check that everything that touches the cooked meat is disinfected. Use crockpots for keeping food safe and ensuring that your family eats a safe and delicious meal.
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As varied as the citizens of the world’s tastes are, meat continues to figure big in many kitchens. Americans are responsible for a consumption of around 185 pounds of meat per person per year. A big part of that – roughly around 60 pounds – is beef. On the other hand, a typical Australian is able to eat 240 pounds of meat per year. Tastes change too as lamb and mutton are falling out of favor and are less popular than they are 40 years ago. Because of this popularity, the chance of incidents due to improper handling is quite high.
Raw meat and poultry can be a breeding ground for E.coli, along with Salmonella and Staphylococcus Aureus. Any one of these can cause severe food poisoning and can be the cause of severe sickness or even death for those with weaker immune systems like small children and the elderly.
Thaw out raw pork, chicken, or beef in the refrigerator and not on the counter or in the sink. The cold will prevent harmful organisms from multiplying. As a safety precaution, keep meats below 40 degrees F.
It is a good idea to separate raw meats from food that are meant to be eaten raw like fruits to prevent cross-contamination. Keep raw meat and poultry in sealed containers or freezer bags to prevent juices from dripping on other foods in your refrigerator.
Washing your hands before and after handling raw meats is a habit that you should develop. Use a germicidal soap and wash thoroughly. Sing the Alphabet Song twice while washing to ensure that you did a thorough job.
Having a separate set o equipment: knives, tongs, cutting boards, just for raw meats is a good way to prevent any cross-contamination. Wash and sanitize then before and immediately after use and replace cutting boards that have become old and worn.
Use boiled hot water and soap to clean the countertops and sink. Blood and juices from the meat may have spattered across these surfaces and it’s always a good idea to be safe. An alternative cleaning solution is a chlorine solution. Just add a tablespoon of household bleach to a gallon of water and use this solution to clean surfaces as well as kitchen utensils.
When cooking, it is best to check the doneness of the meat by using a meat thermometer. If you don’t have this important tool, you can check by cutting or poking the meat and checking the juices that come out. If it still has traces of blood, the meat is not yet fully cooked. You can wiggle the legs of a chicken or turkey and if the juices that run out are still tinged with blood, it’s best to cook it a little longer.
Also check that everything that touches the cooked meat is disinfected. Use crockpots for keeping food safe and ensuring that your family eats a safe and delicious meal.
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