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Healthy Cooking with your Family
Cook to the right temperature for the right length of time— Bacteria, viruses and food contaminants can be eliminated by cooking foods to the right temperatures, then holding them at that temperature long enough to kill toxins.
Thermometers: Food Safety For Everyone
Food safety is always a vital concern for every family. The CDC has identified over 250 food-borne illnesses and estimates that 76 million cases of food-borne illness occur each year in the United States.
Basic Food Handling and Cooking Tips
Cross-contamination is often the culprit in the spreading of bacteria and viruses. The CDC estimates that nearly half of all food-borne illnesses outbreaks are due to people insufficiently washing their hands.
