Introduction
More than 90 percent of U.S. homes have at least one microwave oven, and ConAgra Foods is committed to providing safe, wholesome and convenient microwaveable foods. Our packaging, instructions and recipes are designed on the basis of in-depth research of microwaves and their cooking characteristics.
Food Safety Fundamentals
Q: What should I keep in mind when I’m preparing food in a microwave oven?
A: Whether you’re preparing food using traditional methods or in a microwave oven, the same food safety fundamentals apply.
Reducing or eliminating bacteria is one of the most important factors in avoiding food borne illness. Bacteria can’t be seen, smelled or touched, but they can be found on foods, on kitchen surfaces, on cooking vessels and utensils, and even on your hands.
Fight Bac, a food safety education program, sums up how you can fight bacteria with its “Core Four Practices.”
CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often.
SEPARATE: Don't cross-contaminate!
COOK: Cook to proper temperature.
CHILL: Refrigerate promptly, preferably in less than two hours.
For more detail about how to eliminate bacteria, visit www.FightBac.org.
Other sources of great information and food handling tips can be found at www.foodsafety.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov.
Learn more about other microwave food safety topics:
FAQ Introduction & Food Safety Fundamentals
Microwave Oven Basics
Handling, Storing and Preparing Frozen Microwaveable Foods
Preparing Popcorn in a Microwave
