Handling Food Safely

• All of our Beef, Chicken, and Pork products are packaged with high quality commercial grade Cryovac® protective packaging, which guarantees them to stay fresh and flavorful for up to one year in a freezer!
• All of our Seafood products are packaged with high quality commercial grade protective packaging, which guarantees them to stay fresh and flavorful for up to one year in a freezer!
• Do not use the same cutting board or platter for raw meats and cooked meats. Wash hands, utensils, cutting boards and counters that contact raw food.
• Do not allow cooked meats to stand at room temperature. Always refrigerate leftovers immediately.
• Do not thaw at room temperature because this runs the risk of bacterial formation.

Thawing

• Thaw in refrigerator for best results. This allows for juicier, more flavorful food.
• Remove food product from the corrugated box and place meat in a single layer on a tray.
• Always leave protective packaging on meat while thawing.

Microwave Thawing:

• This is the LEAST recommended method of thawing because it causes meats to lose more natural juices, resulting in a a final product that may be drier and less tender.
• Thaw meats in the microwave ONLY if the food will be cooked immediately.
• If you must prepare meats in the microwave, a meat thermometer should be used to insure that meat is thoroughly heated to an internal temperature of at least 165° F.