Your Health

Proper food preparation is vital for your health. To ensure that the food you prepare is as safe as possible follow the storage time guidelines, and keep your kitchen as clean as possible. Safe handling practices can ensure food safety for you and your family.

Chill Out

Superior's Brand products stay fresh longer with proper handling. The chart lists the optimum storage time and temperature for Superior's Brand ham, bacon, wieners, and luncheon meats.

Product	Refrigerator (40^oF)	Freezer (0^oF)
Hot dogs -- open package	1 week	1 - 2 months
Hot dogs -- unopened package	2 weeks	1 - 2 months
Luncheon meats -- open package	3 - 5 days	1 - 2 months
Luncheon meats -- unopened package	2 weeks	1 - 2 months
Bacon	7 days	1 month
Ham -- fully cooked, vacuum sealed	"Use by" date	1 - 2 months

Source: USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Tools

You have four powerful tools to help you fight bacteria in the kitchen:

Wash hands and surfaces often

Avoid cross-contamination (wash cutting boards and knives thoroughly before using for a different food)

Cook food to the proper internal temperature

Refrigerate cooked foods promptly (two hours or less after cooking)

Superior's Brand wants you to enjoy any product you buy without worrying about its
quality -- and we want you to know the steps you can take to ensure that all the food you prepare is safe!