Reheating Food Temperature Chart
You can t see smell or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness In every step of food preparation follow the four guidelines to keep food safe Clean Wash hands and surfaces often Separate Separate raw meat from other foods Cook Cook to the right temperature Chill Refrigerate food promptly. It is safe to refreeze any food remaining after reheating previously frozen leftovers to the safe temperature of 165 F as measured with a food thermometer If a large container of leftovers was frozen and only a portion of it is needed it is safe to thaw the leftovers in the refrigerator remove the needed portion and refreeze the remainder
