Safe Storage & Handling Of Meat & Meat Products Leaflet

HOW TO STORE MEAT AT                      HOW TO STORE
                                               HOW  TO MEAT AT
                                                       ENSURE
 ROOM TEMPERATURE                          ROOM FOOD
                                                 TEMPERATURE
                                                      SAFETY
     (25°C - 30°C)
 Cover cooked meat                           Raw meat and meat products (e.g.
 or meat products                            sausages or beef patties) may contain
                                             bacteria such as E. coli, Listeria,
 and leftover meat
                                             Campylobacter, Salmonella and others.
 dishes to avoid
 contamination.                             Bacteria grow best at
                                            temperatures between                            60°C


 Do not leave                               5°C and 60°C. This is known                      5°C

 cooked meat ,           2 hours            as the 'DANGER ZONE'.
 meat products or                            To avoid or reduce the risk of food
 meat dishes at                              poisoning, prepare, cook, store, and
 room temperature                            reheat foods containing meat or meat
 for more than                               products at correct temperatures.
 2 hours to avoid
                                             Keep cold food cold in chillers &
 bacterial growth.
                                             freezers (5°C or below) and hot food
                                             hot (above 60°C) using hot holding
 Remember to always keep leftovers in
                                             units or other heating appliances.
 the refrigerator.
                                             Always wash your hands
                                             before and after handling
                                             meat or meat products.

                                             Wash your hands in between handling                    SAFE STORAGE &
                                             raw and cooked meat to avoid cross
 Reheat stored food or leftovers from        contamination.
                                                                                                   HANDLING OF MEAT
 the refrigerator at temperatures above
 75°C (until piping hot or boiling).
                                                                Prepared by :
                                                                                                   & MEAT PRODUCTS
                                                  December 2021, Email : Info@bdfa.gov.bn
                                                              BDFA/12/21/02E
  HOW TO STORE MEAT IN                               HOW TO STORE MEAT                                  HOW TO THAW
   THE REFRIGERATOR                                    IN THE FREEZER                                    FROZEN MEAT
RAW MEAT & MEAT PRODUCTS                          RAW MEAT & MEAT PRODUCTS                              BY REFRIGERATION
                                          0-4°C                                          -18°C
  Keep raw items in its                              Remove any outer                               Ensure raw meat is covered
  original packaging until                           packaging.                                     or in a plastic freezer bag.
  it is to be used.                                  Portion into                                   Place on a plate or tray to
  Keep raw meat in                                   individual                                     catch any drippings.
  a covered container                                servings to allow                              Place at the bottom shelf
  to avoid fluid drippings                           thawing of the                                 to avoid dripping on other
  and place at the bottom                            exact amount needed.
                                                                                                    food items.
  shelf of the refrigerator.                         Store in clean resealable freezer
                                                                                                    If thawed completely, meat must
                                                     plastic bags or airtight containers.
 COOKED MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS                       Label with date of freezing.                   be cooked immediately.

  Leave to cool (max 2 hours) at room                COOKED MEAT & MEAT PRODUCTS                           BY COLD WATER
  temperature before storing in the fridge.
  Cover cooled, cooked meat or leftovers             After cooking, cool food (max 2 hours)         Ensure raw meat is in a leak proof
  and place on top shelf of refrigerator.            before freezing.                               bag or clean container.
  Separate raw and cooked meats to                   Store in clean airtight containers.            Place raw meat under running water
  avoid cross-contamination.                         Label with date of freezing.                   or submerge in cold tap water.
                                                                                                    Change water every 30 minutes for it
     DURATION OF STORAGE                                DURATION OF STORAGE
                                                                                                    to continue to thaw.
      (0 - 4 °C in refrigerator)                          (-18 °C in freezer)
                                                                                                    If thawed completely, meat must be
  RAW MEAT                          3 - 5 DAYS    RAW MEAT                        3 - 9 MONTHS      cooked immediately.

  MEAT PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED                      MEAT PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED
                                                                                                         BY MICROWAVE OVEN
  (e.g. sausage, beef patties) 7 DAYS             FRESH   MEAT beef patties) 1
                                                  (e.g. sausage,             3 - 25 MONTHS
                                                                                    DAYS
                                                                                                    Use the defrost setting.
  COOKED MEAT &                                   COOKED MEAT
                                                  PROCESSED   &
                                                            MEAT
                                    3 - 4 DAYS                                     27- 3DAYS
                                                                                         MONTHS     Ensure it is thawed completely.
  MEAT PRODUCTS                                   MEAT PRODUCTS
                                                  PRODUCTS
   Meat and meat products will remain safe to       Meat and
                                                  COOKED      meat&products
                                                           MEAT              will remain safe to
                                                                     PROCESSED                       DO NOT THAW ON KITCHEN TABLES
   eat, but taste and quality will be affected.     eat,PRODUCTS
                                                         but taste and quality will 3
                                                                                    be- 4
                                                                                        affected.           OR IN HOT WATER.
                                                  MEAT                                    DAYS
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