DIARRHEA AND FOOD SAFETY

Food Safety Tips to dodge diarrhea

*Don’t drink raw or unpasteurized milk, or foods containing unpasteurized milk.

*Don’t eat unpasteurized cheeses

*Wash raw fruits and vegetables before eating them.

*Keep your refrigerator and freezer temperatures set to manufacturer recommended temperatures  

*Use precooked, perishable, or ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible.

*Keep raw meat, fish, and poultry separate from other food.

*Wash your hands, knives, and cutting boards with hot water and soap after handling uncooked food, produce, raw meat, fish, or poultry. 

*Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources to a safe internal temperature: 

  • Ground beef 160°F (71°C)

  • Chicken 170°F (77°C)

  • Turkey 180°F (82°C)

  • Pork 145°F (63°C) with a three-minute rest time.

*Cook seafood thoroughly. 

*Don’t eat raw meats or fish

*Cook eggs thoroughly until the yolk is firm. Don’t eat “dippy eggs”. 

*Don’t eat raw eggs or raw cookie or cake batter.

*Refrigerate foods promptly. Never leave cooked food out at room temperature for more than two hours, including at picnics, potlucks or family gatherings. 

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Hunterdon Digestive Health Specialists

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-7:00 pm

Saturday:

*Contact office to confirm Saturday hours and availability*

Sunday:

Closed