By
eHow Food & Drink Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Pick up poultry last at the supermarket so that it stays cold on the way home.
Step2
Wrap poultry packages in an extra plastic bag or two to prevent leaks.
Step3
Refrigerate poultry as soon as you get home.
Step4
Store uncooked poultry on the lowest shelf of your refrigerator. This way, if it drips, it won't drip on other foods.
Step5
Make sure poultry doesn't cross-contaminate other food in the refrigerator by placing a bowl or tray under it.
Step6
Cook or freeze poultry within one or two days after purchase.
Step7
Wash your hands well with soap and warm water before and after handling uncooked poultry.
Step8
Wash your cutting boards, knives, plates, utensils, countertops and anything else that comes into contact with uncooked poultry with warm, soapy water.
Step9
Cook poultry to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.