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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2011Tips for Outdoor Cooking
1. Wash your hands and forearms thoroughly before preparing or serving food. Use warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
2. Meats must be cooked to the proper temperature to assure safety. Germs such as E. coli and salmonella can still be present in undercooked meats.
3. While the juice color will usually change from red to gray when the meat is fully cooked, it is not a reliable test to assure it is safe to eat.
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