date:Jun 17, 2015
ing organic, were contaminated with harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer when cooking meats and chicken to ensure you've heated them to a safe temperature. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees and held at between 140 and 145 degrees, says Goodson. Plus, be careful of storage practices before it's grilled, she says. For example, don't put raw chicken or beef, even if wrapped in foil, above the salad or fruit bowl when you are transporting it to the BBQ or party,