Charts: Food Safety at a Glance
How long can you store leftovers in the refrigerator? How can you tell when chicken breasts are done? How long does it take to cook a turkey? Check out these charts for fast answers.
![Photo of stored food Photo of stored food](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120927230258im_/http://www.foodsafety.gov/images/storagetimes.jpg) | Storing Food Whether putting food in the refrigerator, the freezer, or the cupboard, you have plenty of opportunities to prevent foodborne illnesses. |
![Sample Chart Sample Chart](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120927230258im_/http://www.foodsafety.gov/images/chart.jpg) | Preparing and Cooking Food One of the basics of food safety is cooking food to its proper temperature. Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness. |