Why are eggs high risk food?

Table of Contents:

1. Why are eggs high risk food?
2. What temp should food be served at?
3. What temperature should cooked food be kept at before serving?
4. What temperature is not acceptable for keeping cooked food?
5. How do I know the food I cooked is safe to eat?

Why are eggs high risk food?

Eggs are high risk when they are raw or undercooked and can cause food poisoning. Salmonella is the most common contaminates, salmonella can also be found in poultry.

What temp should food be served at?

140 °F

What temperature should cooked food be kept at before serving?

Hot food must be kept at 63°C or above, except for certain exceptions. When you display hot food, e.g. on a buffet, you should use suitable hot holding equipment to keep it above 63°C. If this is not possible, you can take food out of hot holding to display it for up to two hours, but you can only do this once.

What temperature is not acceptable for keeping cooked food?

Bacteria grow best in warm temperatures, approximately 25°C – 40°C. Lukewarm food is dangerous as it is a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. If cooked food is not stored above 63°C, it should be used up within two hours of cooking.

How do I know the food I cooked is safe to eat?

Food safety when cooking

• Cook food properly – to at least 75 °C or hotter.
• Use a thermometer to check the temperature of cooked foods.
• If you use a microwave, check that the food is cooked evenly throughout.
• Cook foods made from eggs thoroughly.
• Cool and store cooked food as soon as possible.
• Reheat food until steaming hot.