Florida man eats blended raw chicken but evades food poisoning. A microbiologist explains why.
Different foods have different target temperatures to eliminate pathogens, so use a reliable food safety chart and a digital food thermometer when cooking each dish, and whenever you reheat leftovers.
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A food thermometer is your holiday feast’s unsung hero, ensuring that poultry, meats and other dishes, including vegetable-based, reach the internal temperatures needed to eliminate harmful pathogens.
After the meal, putting food away quickly is key to keeping it free from pathogens.
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Avoiding undercooked chicken meat or liver will help prevent infection.
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