What kind of food is most likely to cause food poisoning?
Bacteria (germs) love moist food containing protein e.g. meat, fish, eggs and milk. Any of these foods eaten without further treatment e.g. sandwiches, are called high risk food and are a main cause of food poisoning. Undercooked burgers and chicken can also cause food poisoning as the bacteria (germs) will not have been killed. Where should foods be stored in the refrigerator? Ie which shelves for dairy, cooked meat, raw meat, and vegetables? Domestic refrigerators are not really designed to store food correctly. As a rule raw food go at the bottom and cooked foods at the top, with salad and vegetables in the containers provided at the bottom. The important thing is to prevent cross-contamination of food poisoning bacteria from raw foods to cooked. Therefore, wherever possible, food should be stored in sealed containers. Should duck be cooked to an internal temperature less than 70°C as per the requirements for poultry? It is common practice to have duck pink and bloody in the middle
