Charts: Food Safety at a Glance | FoodSafety.gov

Charts: Food Safety at a Glance | FoodSafety.gov

Preparing Spring Feasts Safely

As we welcome spring, you may be planning a meal for a special occasion. If your plans involve perishable foods such as ham, beef, lamb and eggs, be sure to handle them properly to prevent foodborne illness. Check our food safety charts on preparing and cooking these foods, and storing leftovers safely. Charts: Food Safety at a Glance How long can you store leftovers in the refrigerator?  How can you tell when chicken breasts are done?   How long does it take to cook a turkey?  Check out these charts for fast answers. Storing Food Whether putting food in the refrigerator, the freezer, or the cupboard, you have plenty of opportunities to prevent foodborne illnesses. Egg Storage Chart Ham Storage Chart Storage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer Refrigerated Food and Power Outages Frozen Food and Power Outages Preparing and Cooking Food One of the basics of food safety is cooking food to its proper temperature. Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness. Minimum Cooking Temperatures Meat and Poultry Roasting Chart Ham Cooking Chart Turkey Thawing Chart Turkey Roasting Chart Alternative Ways to Cook Turkey