Monday, July 21, 2008

USDA Beef Info - Handling Raw Ground Beef



What's the best way to handle raw ground beef when I buy it?

At the store, choose a package that is not torn and feels cold. If possible, enclose it in a plastic bag so leaking juices won't drip on other foods. Make ground beef one of the last items to go into your shopping cart. Separate raw meat from ready-cooked items in your cart. Have the clerk bag raw meat, poultry, and fish separately from other items. Plan to drive directly home from the grocery store. You may want to take a cooler with ice for perishables.

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