Jan 15, 2025 · Timetable for Cooking Ham NOTE: Set oven temperature to 325°F. Cook all raw fresh ham and ready-to-eat ham to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, as measured with a food …

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. In every step of food …

Mar 21, 2025 · Food Thermometer Care As with any cooking utensil, food thermometers should be washed with hot, soapy water or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Most thermometers …

FSIS Cooking Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Revised Appendix A) December, 2021 Document ID: FSIS-GD-2021-14 This guideline provides information on the Agency regulatory …

Nov 5, 2004 · cooking in a slow-cooking process. Thus, studies are needed to examine the safety of slow-cooking procedures and possibly validate critical limits for their use under the HACCP system. …

Jul 31, 2020 · Leftovers and Food Safety Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers. To ensure that leftovers are safe to eat, make sure the food is cooked to a safe …

Aug 9, 2024 · Foods in the freezer — are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of items stored in their own home freezers. The …

Aug 13, 2024 · High Altitude Cooking Cooking at a high altitude requires some special considerations. The thin air — less oxygen and atmospheric pressure — affects both the time and the temperature of …

Dec 5, 2024 · Roasting is the recommended method for cooking tender meats. To roast, meat is placed on a rack in a shallow, uncovered pan and is cooked by the indirect dry heat of an oven. To keep the …

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, Siluriformes, and eggs are safe and are properly labeled and packaged. Learn more about our inspection services and …