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To prevent food-borne illness during the Fourth of July holiday, people should use an internal thermometer to ensure meat is cooked to the correct temperature, refrigerate perishable items within one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and wash their hands after handling raw meat.
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Vanishing Care: GOP Healthcare Cuts Hit Black America Hard
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Why People Should Be Vigilant About Food Safety This July Fourth
To prevent food-borne illness during the Fourth of July holiday, people should use an internal thermometer to ensure meat is cooked to the correct temperature, refrigerate perishable items within one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and wash their hands after handling raw meat.
