Meat

How to be a healthier meat eater.  *If a package of meat has a lot of liquid in it, it may have been stored at an improper temperature.  The container should be relatively dry.  * Stop rinsing off meat as the old rules have changed.  The USDA says rinsing meat doesn’t kill bacteria and it contaminates your hands, sink and kitchen surfaces.  Cooking all meat to properly recommended temperatures is the appropriate method to avoid bacteria.  * When handling raw meat make sure you wash your hands and all surfaces involved with hot soapy water and wash those dish towels and rags regularly.  * You’re never in the clear to eat rare or medium rare beef, pork, veal or lamb that is ground.  The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees.  De Hart Plumbing, Heating and Cooling serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas and Wamego Kansas.