Meat & poultry
Deli meat & cold cuts
Preparation matters
Heat to 165°F or until steaming hot.
Avoid eating deli meat cold. Reheating is the important step, rather than simply eating a smaller portion.
Meat & poultry
Heat to 165°F or until steaming hot.
Avoid eating deli meat cold. Reheating is the important step, rather than simply eating a smaller portion.
CDC lists unheated deli meat as a riskier choice and meat heated to 165°F or steaming hot as a safer choice.
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