Saturday, August 30, 2008

Venison Cooking Safety Tips

Venison Cooking Safety Tips

  • Always cook venison well done. Cook ground meat and cube steaks until the juices run clear. Roast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160° F. Steaks should be cooked to at least a light pink internal color.
  • Use care with utensils and dishes. Raw meat juices may contain bacteria. Never put cooked meat back on a tray or platter that has not been washed with soap and warm water.
  • Wash your hands well after handling raw meat.
  • Pregnant women may want to check with their obstetrician before eating venison. Certain diseases are carried in wild game that may cause problems in pregnancy.
  • Like any meat, an offensive odor or "sticky" surface feel indicates raw meat might be spoiled.
Michael C.

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