Things You'll Need:
- Ice Substitutes
- Chef's Knives
- Chef's Knives
- Cutting Boards
- Meat Thermometers
- Coolers
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Step 1
Pick up poultry last at the supermarket so that it stays cold on the way home.
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Step 2
Wrap poultry packages in an extra plastic bag or two to prevent leaks.
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Step 3
Refrigerate poultry as soon as you get home.
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Step 4
Store uncooked poultry on the lowest shelf of your refrigerator. This way, if it drips, it won't drip on other foods.
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Step 5
Make sure poultry doesn't cross-contaminate other food in the refrigerator by placing a bowl or tray under it.
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Step 6
Cook or freeze poultry within one or two days after purchase.
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Step 7
Wash your hands well with soap and warm water before and after handling uncooked poultry.
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Step 8
Wash your cutting boards, knives, plates, utensils, countertops and anything else that comes into contact with uncooked poultry with warm, soapy water.
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Step 9
Cook poultry to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.









