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Temperature “Danger Zone” (40\u00b0F – 140\u00b0F)<\/h3>\n Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria (such as\u00a0Salmonella<\/em>, E. coli<\/em>, and Campylobacter<\/em>) to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is called the “Danger Zone.”<\/p>\nTrack the time that food stays on the party table or buffet. Sideline any perishable foods that have been out at room temperature for 2 hours or more.<\/p>\n
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Cook and Hold at Correct Temperatures<\/h3>\n\nHot Foods<\/strong>. Hold hot foods at 140\u00b0F or warmer. Use chafing dishes, slow cookers, and warming trays to keep food hot on the buffet table.<\/li>\nCold Foods.<\/strong> Maintain cold foods, like salsa and guacamole, at 40\u00b0F or colder. Use small service trays or nest serving dishes in bowls of ice, replacing ice often.<\/li>\nFood Thermometer.<\/strong> Use a food thermometer to test Super Bowl party favorites, like chicken wings and ground beef sliders, and any other meat or microwaved dishes on your menu.\n\nMake sure chicken wings (and any other poultry) reach a minimum internal temperature of 165\u00b0F and that any ground beef sliders or burgers reach 160\u00b0F.<\/li>\n Microwave leftovers to 165\u00b0F to get rid of harmful bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures<\/h3>\n Refer to the Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures chart below for the “rest time” of meats\u2014the period after cooking that some meats need to rest before serving to ensure that germs are killed. Note: Good news for your super-hungry guests: chicken wings and ground beef sliders don’t require rest times!<\/p>\n
\n\n\nCategory<\/strong><\/th>\nFood<\/strong><\/th>\nTemperature (\u00b0F)\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nRest\u00a0Time\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nGround Meat & Meat Mixtures<\/strong><\/th>\nBeef, Pork, Veal, Lamb<\/td>\n 160<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTurkey, Chicken<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFresh Beef, Veal, Lamb<\/strong><\/th>\nSteaks, roasts, chops<\/td>\n 145<\/td>\n 3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPoultry<\/strong><\/th>\nChicken & Turkey, whole<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPoultry breasts, roasts<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPoultry thighs, legs, wings<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDuck & Goose<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStuffing (cooked alone or in bird)<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPork and Ham<\/strong><\/th>\nFresh pork<\/td>\n 145<\/td>\n 3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFresh ham (raw)<\/td>\n 145<\/td>\n 3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPrecooked ham (to reheat)<\/td>\n 140<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nEggs & Egg Dishes<\/strong><\/th>\nEggs<\/td>\n Cook until yolks and \nwhite are firm<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nEgg dishes<\/td>\n 160<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nLeftovers & Casseroles<\/strong><\/th>\nLeftovers<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCasseroles<\/td>\n 165<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSeafood<\/strong><\/th>\nFin Fish<\/td>\n 145 or cook until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nShrimp, lobster, and crabs<\/td>\n Cook until flesh is pearly and opaque.<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nClams, oysters, and mussels<\/td>\n Cook until shells open during cooking.<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nScallops<\/td>\n Cook until flesh is milky white or opaque and firm.<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Leftovers \n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\nDiscard <\/span>any perishable foods on the buffet for two hours or more.<\/li>\nDivide leftovers into smaller portions or pieces, place in shallow containers, and refrigerate.<\/li>\n Leftover foods should be refrigerated at 40\u00b0F or below as soon as possible and within two hours of preparation. It’s OK to put hot foods directly into the refrigerator.<\/li>\n Refrigerate leftovers for three to four days at most. Freeze them if you won’t be eating the leftovers sooner.<\/li>\n Leftovers should be reheated to at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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