- Cook meats, poultry, dressings, gravies, and casseroles
to 165°F. Cook eggs to 145°F or above and ground meat
to 158°F.
- Maintain cold foods at 45°F or below in storage.
- Maintain hot foods at 140°F or above.
- Use a metal probe thermometer to take temperatures of food.
- Wash your hands often with warm soapy water.
- Never use the same knife to cut raw meats and then ready
to eat foods like vegetables and sandwich meats.
- Always thaw meat in the refrigerator, NOT on the kitchen
counter.
- Always use a clean plate to serve cooked foods.
- Refrigerate leftover foods in small shallow containers promptly
after serving.
- Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
- Clean cutting boards between different foods.
- Wash fruits and vegetables with potable water before using.
- Follow these 12 Food Safety Tips to provide safe food for
your family and friends.
For more information contact the Tompkins County
Health Department
Division of Environmental Health
607-274-6688 FAX 607-274-6695
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Play it Safe in Your Kitchen!