Does Cooking Chicken Kill Bacteria

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Cook food properly – to at least 75 °C or hotter.
Use a thermometer to check the temperature of cooked foods.
If you use a microwave, check that the food is cooked evenly throughout.
Cook foods made from eggs thoroughly.
Cool and store cooked food as soon as possible.
Reheat food until steaming hot.

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