Slow Cooker Food-Safety Guide

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9 tips for using your slow cooker the right way every time.

A slow cooker is certainly convenient, but if not used correctly there is the potential for food-safety hazards. Temperatures between 40° and 140°F fall into the so-called “Danger Zone” since bacteria thrive in these temperatures. When using a slow cooker be sure to take precautions that keep food from being in the Danger Zone for too long.

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Frozen Ingredients
Refrigerate Prepped Ingredients
Meat and Poultry Tips
Avoid Overfilling
Proper Temperature
Lifting the Lid
Reheating
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Meat and Poultry Tips

Cut meat and poultry into chunks or small pieces to ensure thorough cooking. Do not attempt to cook a whole chicken or large roast in a slow cooker. The slow cooker cannot heat the large piece of meat quickly enough to avoid a food-safety risk.

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Slow Cooker Food-Safety Guide

9 tips for using your slow cooker the right way every time.

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