Food Safety Part 1

The last meal I ate is definitely what caused my foodborne illness (food poisoning).

The worst that could happen to you with a foodborne illness is an upset stomach

Leftovers are not always safe to eat even if they look and smell okay

Meat is cooked when the juices run clear and hamburger is done when the middle turns brown.

You should never put hot foods in the refrigerator

When I microwave food, the microwaves doesn't always kill all the bacteria

If you let food sit out more than 2 hours, you can make it safe by reheating it really hot.

Freezing foods doesn't kill all harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illness

You can never re-freeze foods after they thaw - you must cook or throw them away

Plastic or glass cutting boards don't hold harmful bacteria like wood cutting boards do.