WISCONSIN (NBC 26) — With Super Bowl LV just days away, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is offering football fans some safe food handling rules for the big game
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or more of a rookie when it comes to the kitchen, USDA is reminding cooks to follow food safety tips, including:
· Wash hands effectively
· Do not wash raw poultry
· Use a food thermometer to check cooking temperatures
· Follow the four steps to food safety
· Be safe with takeout food
· Store leftovers properly (the 2-hour rule)
According to the department, each year millions of Americans get sick from foodborne illness – commonly called food poisoning or a stomach bug. These illnesses result in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To avoid foodborne illness and keep your household safe during the big game, remember the four simple steps for preparing any meal: clean, separate, cook and chill.
USDA has food safety coaches ready to help you this Super Bowl Sunday. You can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (1-888-674-6854) Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, or email or chat at Ask USDA.
