The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has created the 4 C's of Food Safety:
Clean - be sure to wash hands and surfaces often to kill bacteria that can make you sick. Also, clean your produce to combat bacteria too.
Cook - be sure to cook meats at the proper temperature
Combat Cross-Contamination - separate raw meats from other foods, use two cutting boards one for meats the other for fruits and vegetables.
Chill - keep perishable foods in the refrigerator, keep refrigerator no high than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is a scientific, regulatory, and public health agency. To contact the U. S. Food and Drug Administration regarding food safety issues, call 888-463-6332, or visit fda.gov.
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