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Cooking for Crowds: Control Food Temperatures

Poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to control food temperatures.
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March 11, 2021
  • Cook foods to the required minimum internal temperature.
  • Keep hot foods hot—above 140°F (60°C).
  • Keep cold foods cold—below 40°F (4°C).
  • Check temperatures with a sanitized, calibrated food thermometer often!