Cooking  /  Food Safety at Home

Bacteria are everywhere and while most are harmless or even beneficial to humans, others can make you sick. All foods, including meat, fruits, and vegetables have the potential to cause food-borne illness. The unfortunate truth is that most North American homes don't exercise good food safety practices at home and over 80% of all cases of food-borne illness can be prevented by handing food properly.

Proper cooking times are not just about safety. In fact, most Canadians overcook their chicken, which can leave it dry. Use the following chart to make sure that your chicken is cooked to perfection.

How and how long you store chicken is very important to keeping your food safe. When freezing chicken, always label it so you know how long it's been in your freezer.