Food safety with mixing raw meat
Is it safe to place raw beef on the same surface that a full raw chicken has been on? I intend to roast the beef but I'm wondering if I should take any precautions?
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In general, it is not a good idea to use the same surface for poultry and other foods; you would have to assume that cross-contamination has happened.
In this specific case, since you mention roasting, assuming it is a whole muscle cut, even if contaminated, the pathogens will not quickly penetrate to the interior—they will remain on the surface. Don't cut slits in the meat (such as for inserting garlic, or the cross-hatching on a pork roast) which would allow penetration deeper into the roast.
Assuming you cook it so that the exterior reaches at least 155°F/68.5°C, then your roast should be fine. Just make sure it is well browned which is a sure sign that the surface temperature has (well) exceeded 155 F.
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Can you mix raw meats together?
Yes, raw meats can touch each other because you'll be cooking them thoroughly before you eat them. The concern is when raw meat (any kind) touches other foods that won't be cooked, like fruits or vegetables. Then you could possibly transfer bacteria from the raw meat to the food that won't be cooked.Can different raw meats be stored together?
Raw meat, poultry and fish should be stored in the following top-to-bottom order in the refrigerator: whole fish, whole cuts of beef and pork, ground meats and fish, and whole and ground poultry. Wrap food properly before storing it. Leaving food uncovered can lead to cross- contamination.Can you mix meats when cooking?
Meat and poultry can be placed together on the grill for cooking. It's important to use a food thermometer to be sure all of the food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy foodborne bacteria. All poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 \xb0F as measured with a food thermometer.Can you cross contaminate raw meat?
Raw meat can carry germs like viruses and bacteria that can make you sick. These can transfer to our hands, cooking utensils, and other food. This is called "cross-contamination".More answers regarding food safety with mixing raw meat
Answer 2
No. Salmonella (common contaminant of raw chicken) has a much higher denature point that e-coli (common contaminant of beef). Your beef would need to be cooked to a much higher internal temperature which ruins the point of even having beef in the first place.
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