What are the best practices for food safety when cooking at home? For example, what temperature should food be cooked at to ensure it is safe to eat?
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The best practices for food safety when cooking at home include washing your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds beforehand and using safe food thermometers to make sure that all of your food is cooked to a safe internal temperature. Additionally, be aware of cross-contamination by keeping raw meats away from other ready-to-eat foods. The United States Department of Agriculture recommend that all processed meats, like ham, bacon and hot dogs, should always be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F before eating.
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What are the best practices for food safety when cooking at home? For example, what temperature should food be cooked at to ensure it is safe to eat?
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The best practice for food safety when cooking at home is to follow the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) four main principles for safe food preparation: clean, separate, cook, and chill. Additionally, most foods should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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What are the best practices for food safety when cooking at home? For example, what temperature should food be cooked at to ensure it is safe to eat?