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Food Safety

Please follow these 5 tips to keep food safe at home.

• Keep hot foods HOT (above 140°F)
• Keep cold foods COLD (below 41°F)
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate.
• Don't eat raw or uncooked meat, seafood, chicken or eggs.
• Set your refrigerator to maintain 40°F or below.

When in doubt, THROW IT OUT!

REMEMBER, the harmful bacteria that causes most cases of food borne illnesses are not easily detected (most can not be seen, smelled or tasted).