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 …

Dec 5, 2024 · Cook or freeze fresh poultry within 1 or 2 days; fresh meats, 3 to 5 days. There are two types of hams: fully cooked and those that need cooking. Fully cooked hams may be eaten cold or …

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 …

Aug 13, 2024 · 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 most everything …

Dec 10, 2024 · Fresh Pork: Safe Cooking Chart Cook all raw pork steaks, chops and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer before …

Jun 15, 2013 · The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods Uh, oh! You're home and forgot to thaw something for dinner. You grab a package of meat or chicken and use hot water to thaw it fast. But is …

Preface This is a revised version of the FSIS Cooking Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Revised Appendix A). It has been updated in response to comments received on the previous version and …

Aug 2, 2013 · By mistake, consumers have left the paper- or plastic-wrapped giblets inside the turkey during cooking, neglected to take the plastic protector off ham bones, and "cooked" the absorbent …

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 …