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Bacteria multiply rapidly between 40 and 140 °F. Keep cold food cold and hot food hot. Keep food cold in the
refrigerator, in coolers, or on the service line on ice. Keep hot food in the oven, in heated chafing dishes, or in preheated
steam tables, warming trays and/ or slow cookers.
Temperature Guidelines:
- 180 ° F Whole Poultry
- 170 ° F Poultry Breasts
- 165 ° F Stuffing, Ground Poultry, Reheat Leftovers
- 160 ° F Meats (medium), Egg Dishes, Pork and Ground Meats
- 145 ° F Beef Steaks, Roasts, Veal, Lamb (medium rare)
- 140 ° F Hold HOT Foods
- Between 40 ° and 140 ° = DANGER ZONE - Bacteria Rapidly Multiply
- 40 ° F Refrigerator Temperatures
- 0 ° F Freezer Temperatures
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Lead leached from some types of ceramic dinnerware into foods and beverages is often consumers' biggest
source of dietary lead. These tips will help to reduce your exposure:
- Don't store acidic foods, such as fruit juices, in ceramic containers.
- Avoid or limit to special occasions the use of antique or collectible housewares for food and beverages.
- Follow label directions on ornamental ceramic products labeled "Not for Food Use--May Poison Food" or "For Decorative
Purposes Only," and don't use these items for preparing or storing food.
- Don't store beverages in lead crystal containers for extended periods.
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The Latest Food News From the FDA
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Bakery El Monte Sinai Corp Announces Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Rainbow Cake
Bakery El Monte Sinai Corp., located at 100 A North Franklin Street in Hempstead, New York 11550, is recalling rainbow cake because it may contain undeclared eggs.
Cargill Animal Nutrition Conducts Regional Recall of Select Animal Feed Products
December 14, 2011 - Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of select regional poultry, calf, and whole and cracked corn products due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected animal feed products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Sept. 6, 2011, and Dec. 1, 2011.
Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPP) is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food, available through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. This precautionary measure is being taken in response to one consumer complaint received by FDA.
Whole Foods Market recalls carrot cake cupcakes for undeclared walnuts in Northern California
Whole Foods Market is recalling its variety cupcake six-packs sold in stores in Northern California because some of the products contain undeclared walnuts. One illness has been reported to date, and people who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Jonlly Fruits Inc. Alerta De Alergia Por No Decrarar Alergenos En El Producto
Jonlly Fruits Inc. de Bayamon PR, hace un llamado al cosumidor de sus productos Jonlly Fruit Y Natural Tropic; China, Acerola, Uva, Parcha, Frutas, Limón, Toronja, Guanabana, Guava Piña, China Light, Mandarina, China Zanahoria. Porque prodria contener un tipo de alergeno no declarado en la etiqueta, especÃficamente; Partilly Hydrogenated Coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative), Xanthan Gum, Mono-And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Contains 2% or less of Sodium Silicoaluminate and Soy Lecithin.
Jonlly Fruits Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Several Products
Jonlly Fruits Inc., Bayamón, PR, is alerting consumers about their brands Jonlly Fruit and Natural Tropic: China (Orange), Acerola (Wild Cherry), Uva (Grape), Parcha (Passion Fruit), Fruta (Fruit Punch), Limón (Lemon), Toronja (Grapefruit), Guava-Piña (Guava-Pineapple), Guanábana (Soursop), China Light (Orange Light), Mandarin (Mandarina), and China-Zanahoria (Orange-Carrot) because it may contain undeclared sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). People who are allergic or are severely sensitive to milk run the risk of a serious or a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd. Recalls Its "Tuna Strips" Product Of India "AA" Or "AAA" Grade Because Of Possible Health Risk
Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd., the Manufacturer of the Yellow Fin Tuna Nakaochi Scrape that was
recently recalled by a U.S. Distributor, is also recalling its 22 pound cases of "Tuna Strips" Product
of India AA or AAA GRADE because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with
Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an "X" in the 11th digit of the date code.
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported Associated With Apex Dog Food
Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012. Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets.
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