Food Safety for Child Care Providers

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1 Why should foods be cooked thoroughly and cooked to the proper temperature?

Foods should be cooked thoroughly to improve their taste.
Foods should be thoroughly cooked to kill bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Cooking foods thoroughly will allow people with dentures to eat them.

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