What food safety precautions do I need to know when storing and cooking rice?
Rice should be stored in a cool and dry environment, in securely stored containers. Because rice is a cereal product, it must be handled properly to avoid spoilage by foodborne bacteria when cooking. Rice should be held for service in a steamtable or warmer above 140 F (60 C). Hot rice should be cooled as quickly as possible by transferring it to a shallow pan. Cool the rice to 70 F (21 C) within two hours. Rice should then be wrapped, dated and refrigerated.
