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HELPFUL FOOD-SAFE TIPS FOR THE ROAD!
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HELPFUL COOKING REMINDERS
Cook to Safe Temperatures
Use a thermometer — doneness is about temperature, not color.
| Food | Safe Internal Temp |
|---|---|
| Poultry (whole or ground) | 165°F / 74°C |
| Ground meats | 160°F / 71°C |
| Beef, pork, lamb (steaks, roasts, chops) | 145°F / 63°C + rest |
| Fish | 145°F / 63°C |
Store Food Safely
✔ DO
- Refrigerate within 2 hours
- Keep raw and cooked foods separate
- Use clean, covered, labeled containers
- Cool foods from 135 Degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours then from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F or below within 4 hours
✘ DO NOT
- Store food on the floor
- Keep food outdoors or near pets
- Leave perishable food at room temperature
Thaw Foods Safely
Avoid thawing food on the counter or outdoors.
Safe methods:
- Refrigerator thawing (best practice)
- Cold-water thawing (change water every 30 minutes)
- Microwave thawing (cook immediately)
Do You Know What is a Foodborne Outbreak?
Outbreak Information
Current Outbreaks | Foodborne Outbreaks | CDC
Public Health Advisories from Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | FDA
CDC Current Outbreak List | Outbreaks | CDC
FDA RECALL ALERT
FOOD SAFETY DURING PUBLIC GATHERINGS
Preparing for Safe Thanksgiving
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely | Food Safety | CDC
What You Need to Know about Foodborne Illnesses | FDA
ByHeart Broadens Voluntary Recall While Investigation Continues | FDA
Cook – Off Temporary Food Event Information
CNHD HAN ALERT
BE AWARE OF CLOSABLE OFFENSES
At CNHD, we value our local businesses and hope for each business to thrive! We would like to share valuable insight into opportunities businesses should be aware of to avoid negative consequences:
Morbidity and Mortality Report on Contributing Foodborne Illness Factors
WEATHER UPDATE
10-Day Weather Forecast for Eureka, NV – The Weather Channel | weather.com
10-Day Weather Forecast for Fallon, NV – The Weather Channel | weather.com
10-Day Weather Forecast for Lovelock, NV – The Weather Channel | weather.com
10-Day Weather Forecast for Hawthorne, NV – The Weather Channel | weather.com
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays | FDA
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays | FoodSafety.gov
FOOD RECALLS
Recalls & Public Health Alerts | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts | FDA
FOODBORNE ILLNESS OUTBREAKS
CDC Current Outbreak List | Outbreaks | CDC
Active Investigations of Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks | Foodborne outbreaks | CDC
Outbreak Investigations: Response | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
Public Health Advisories from Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | FDA
PUBLIC OUTREACH – EATING OUTDOORS
Food Facts From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (fda.gov)
SAFE GRILLING TEMPERATURES
Food Facts From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (fda.gov)
