Volume 3   Issue  37                      December   2004

Fed: Warnings over Christmas Indulgence

AAP Newsfeed, December 21, 2004, Revised November 2005

• Avoid keeping food at temperatures between 5C and 60C

• Ready to eat food should always be defrosted in the fridge or microwave

• Ensure your turkey is thoroughly cooked all the way through to make sure any bacteria are killed - use a meat thermometer to check that the temperature in the thickest part reaches 75C

• Before preparing food for Christmas make sure that there is enough room in the fridge to keep cold food at or less than 5C

• If there is not enough room in the fridge, remember that soft drinks and alcohol, pickles, jams and similar items do not require refrigeration to remain safe

• Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw meats and ready to eat foods

• Cook foods properly - all rolled & stuffed roasts, poultry, sausages, mince dishes need to be fully cooked

• Refrigerate leftovers immediately after the meal

• Never store leftovers on the kitchen bench and use refrigerated leftovers within two to three days

• When reheating food ensure that it is steaming hot all the way through (at least 75C)

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