3. Avoid cross contamination. For example, watch out for dripping or splashes of juices from uncooked meat, poultry or seafood onto other utensils or the cutting board.
4. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
5. When cooking or heating frozen food in the microwave, follow the package directions. The International Microwave Power Institute (IMPI) reminds consumers that microwave oven power varies and by following the package directions you can make sure the food will reach the proper temperatures for food safety.
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Draper: [Proper] Food safe storage, preparation and cooking practices will help in reducing food spoilage, foodborne illness, often referred to as food poisoning, and food contamination.