Pork - Keep It Safe!
Follow these guidelines when handling meat:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils and surfaces often with hot soapy water.
Separate: Keep raw meat and juices from contacting other raw or cooked foods.
Follow these guidelines when handling meat:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils and surfaces often with hot soapy water.
Separate: Keep raw meat and juices from contacting other raw or cooked foods.
Here’s what the label can tell you:
❁ Whole raw chicken may be cost less per pound but some parts have little meat.
❁ Large bulk packages of pieces may be cheaper per pound than smaller packages.
❁ Boneless, skinless pieces cost more but save time and have the least waste.
❁ Tofu is usually in a refrigerated case. It may be packed in water or vacuum packed without water. There are also shelf-stable packages that do not need refrigeration until opened.
❁ Choose eggs that have been kept refrigerated. Refrigeration helps maintain egg quality and safety.
❁ Open the carton and check that the eggs are clean and not cracked.
❁ Uncooked (dried) lentils are inexpensive. Purchase them pre-packaged or from bulk bins.
❁ Cooked lentils are available canned or frozen but may cost more. Rinse canned lentils under fresh water to lower the sodium content.
❁ Dried and canned beans are great food to keep on hand. You may want to stock up when they are on sale.
❁ Dried beans are usually cheaper than canned beans but take longer to cook. Canned beans are fully cooked and ready to use cold or heated.