Preparation, Cooking
& Storage Advice

Always wash your hands after handling raw poultry and dry thoroughly on a clean towel

Always wash and dry chopping boards and utensils in hot soapy water after handling raw poultry

Do not leave poultry sitting in the car for hours before refrigerating

Always keep poultry cold, preferably in a fridge at temperatures of 0-4°C

When buying raw poultry, ensure it is well covered and place in the bottom of the fridge as soon as possible after purchase

Cover cooked poultry leftovers once cooled and put them in the refrigerator at the top of the fridge, above raw poultry

Make sure poultry leftovers are not in contact with any other foods or meat

Frozen poultry must be stored at temperatures lower than -16°C

Always cook poultry by the Use By date indicated, or freeze on day of purchase

Make sure juices from the other meals do not drip onto the uncooked poultry

Always thaw poultry in the fridge or in the microwave, never on the kitchen bench. Allow 24 hours for thawing

If you're barbecuing, keep poultry in the fridge or in a chilly bin until just before you cook it