Get those grills out! It’s time to celebrate Independence Day with a good old American-style backyard barbeque! Before you fire up the grill and even before you rush out to buy all the supplies, remember a few food safety precautions…
Always Cook Meat Thoroughly
Cook food to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy harmful bacteria. Meat and poultry cooked on a grill often browns very fast on the outside. Use a food thermometer to be sure the food has reached a safe minimum internal temperature. Beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts and chops can be cooked to 145°F. Hamburgers made of ground beef should reach 160 °F. All cuts of pork should reach 160°F. All poultry should reach a minimum of 165°F. NEVER partially grill meat or poultry and finish cooking later.
To read the full story on keeping your BBQ safe, please visit:
http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6559817
Happy 4th of July from all of us here at Idaho Technology, Inc.!
Food Safety Tip: Whether you are planning a backyard barbeque or going on a 4th of July picnic, remember to refrigerate your leftovers within two hours.
