Football fans are excited to see who will be in this year’s Big Game. Start planning now for your gameday party and remember these food safety tips for a touchdown!
Keep it clean—Wash your hands often. Keep prep tools and surfaces clean to reduce cross contamination.
Cook to the right temperature—A food thermometer will prevent food safety penalties leading to foodborne illness. Three temperature rules include:
165°F for all poultry
160°F for ground meat
145°F for steaks, roasts, and chops
Watch the clock—Like the quarterback watches the game clock, you keep time on how long perishable food sits at room temperature. Don’t get a delay of game penalty for leaving food out for more than two hours!
Serve at the right temperature—keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Foods held between 40-140°F can allow bacteria to grow and you could get ejected from the game!
Many food safety resources can be found at www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/.
See a larger image of this graphic at www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/pdfs/rules-of-the-game-infographic-508c.pdf.
