Summertime Safety Sheryl Austin RD Extension AgentFamily amp Consumer Sciences slaustinagtamuedu pvceppvamuedu httpagrilifeorgbellcountyfcs Summertime Safety One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year ID: 509973
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Keeping food safe for you and your family
Summertime SafetySlide2
Sheryl Austin, R.D.
Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences
slaustin@ag.tamu.edu
pvcep.pvamu.edu
http://agrilife.org/bellcountyfcs/Slide3
Summertime Safety
One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. (
www.food safety.gov
)
Foodborne illnesses increase during the summer months. Keep your outdoor grilling, picnics and family reunions safe this summer by following the tips provided.Slide4
Start off safe!
While shopping:Choose meat, poultry, or seafood that is fresh and of high quality.
Buy cold foods last, right before you check out.
Place raw meat and poultry in plastic bags.
Keep raw food separate from other foods in cart and bags.Slide5
Start off safe!
Come home straight from the store. If you have other errands to run, keep grocery store as last trip.
Keep a cooler in the car with ice for perishables.
Do not transport food in the trunk of the car. Keep it in the passenger compartment for coolness.
Place meat and poultry in refrigerator once at home. Slide6
Start off safe!
During preparation for grilling, outdoor picnics and gatherings, make sure these items are on hand:
Food thermometer
Various coolers (beverages, raw meat, cooked meat)
Ice packsWater jugs, soap, paper towelsPlenty of plates and utensilsFoil or other wrap for leftoversSlide7
Start off safe!
Thaw safely:Thaw foods in the refrigerator (best), microwave (then cook immediately), or in cold water (change every 30 minutes).
Thawing foods at room temperature increases the number of germs that make a person sick.Slide8
Serve it safe!
Cook food to a safe internal temperature:
Beef, veal, lamb steaks, roasts- 145°F (medium rare), 160°F (medium)
Hamburgers- 160°F
Poultry- 165°FPork- 145°FHot dogs (already cooked)- 165°F
Place thermometer in center-most part of the food, away from bone.Keep cooked meat, poultry and seafood at 140°F or higher until served.Slide9
Store it safe!
Cooked food should be eaten or refrigerated right away. Food should never sit out longer than 2 hours. If weather is 90° or above, food should not sit out longer than 1 hour.
Keep cold food at 40°F or below. Cold foods should also remain in coolers until time for serving. Try to keep coolers out of sunlight.Slide10
Everyone is at risk for a foodborne illness, so keep it safe this summer!
Sources:
www.foodsafety.gov
; Texas
AgriLife Extension Service
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