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- Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling fresh meat.
- Refrigerate meat as soon as possible after purchase.
- Place meat package on a plate or in a container before placing in refrigerator to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods.
- Always defrost in the refrigerator.
- Always place cooked meat on a clean plate, not one that has been used for uncooked meat.
- When using an automatic, clock- controlled oven, do not leave fresh, unfrozen roasts or casseroles longer than one hour before start time.
- For longer periods of time use a frozen product.