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Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says The USDA has issued a food safety reminder to all of those planning to cook or transport large amounts of food for upcoming holiday gatherings this season. Here are some of its takeaways: When it comes to doneness, don’t just chance it; use a food thermometer to determine the internal temperature of whatever meat you’re cooking. Here’s where they should fall: Ground beef: 160 degrees F Duck: 165 degrees F Veal: 145 degrees F Turkey: 165 degrees F Pork: 145 degrees F Steak: 145 degrees F Goose: 165 degrees F Beef, pork, lamb, and veal should also rest for three full minutes before being ca…

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by Valerie Musson