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  1. Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart - Food Safety and …

    Apr 14, 2025 · Safe steps in food handling, cooking and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can't see, smell or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness.

  2. The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods - Food Safety and …

    Jun 15, 2013 · Neither of these situations is considered safe, and these methods of thawing may lead to foodborne illness. Raw or cooked meat, poultry or egg products, as any perishable …

  3. Water in Meat & Poultry - Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Jan 8, 2025 · Cooking Meat and Poultry In general, the higher the cooking temperature, the more moisture will be lost in cooking. It is not unusual for a beef roast to lose 1/3 of its original size …

  4. FSIS Stabilization Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Revised ...

    In the 1980s, FSIS included prescriptive time and temperature cooling parameters in the regulations for cooked beef, roast beef, and cooked corned beef in response to several …

  5. Freezing and Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Aug 9, 2024 · Leftovers and Food Safety Handle leftovers with care: make sure the food is cooked to a safe temperature and refrigerate any leftovers promptly.

  6. Constituent Update - November 22, 2024 - Food Safety and …

    Nov 22, 2024 · Cook your turkey to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F, as measured by a food thermometer, in three places — the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of …

  7. Turkey Day Myths | Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Nov 15, 2022 · The turkey’s internal temperature must reach 165 F in the following locations: the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh, and the innermost part of the wing. …

  8. The Stabilization of Cooked/Heat-Treated Meat and Poultry …

    Held at room temperature for too long Often cooled in large batches increasing the cooling rate While thermal processing of meat products should be sufficient to destroy vegetative cells, …

  9. Let’s Talk Turkey: Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

    Nov 17, 2021 · Separate: Keep raw meat and poultry separate from produce and cooked foods by using different cutting boards. Cook: Use a food thermometer to ensure your turkey is safe to …

  10. Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms - Food Safety and Inspection …

    Jul 2, 2024 · Here from USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms. FSIS is the agency responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and …