Because of higher temperatures in the summer months, it’s easier for bacteria to grow on food. Older people get sick from germs in food. Here are tips to keep your food safe and delicious:
- Always wash your hands and the hands of the person helping you to prepare the food with soap and water before and after the meal (that goes for the people eating with you too!).
- Dry hands with a paper towel.
- Air drying dishes is more sanitary than drying with a paper towel.
- Discard all food that is past the expiration date.
- Never leave meats out at room temperature.
- Thoroughly cook all red meat and fish at 300 degrees Farenheit or more.
- Cook hamburgers or chopped meat until the juices run clear.
- Keep cold foods cold and hot food hot.
- Cook eggs until the yolks are no longer runny and never serve raw eggs in drinks.
- Never serve oysters, clams, or shellfish raw.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk or cider.
- Be careful while using the microwave oven. Make sure the food has no cold spots that let germs live. Stir the food for even cooking.
- Bring sauces and gravies to a boil when you reheat them.
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