Food Safety

Your health and safety is our priority

At Coborn’s your health and safety is our priority. We go above and beyond to make sure our products are safe, healthy and handled with the utmost care. For more information about food safety and food handling tips take a look at categories below.

Food Handling Tips

Food Handling Tips

Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the food we offer and satisfaction of our customers! To keep food safety a priority in your home, always remember these 4 basic food handling tips.

Clean

Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get on hands, cutting boards, knives and countertops. Frequent cleaning can keep that from happening.

  • Wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling food.
  • Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food.
  • Consider using paper towels to clean up kitchen surfaces. If you use cloth towels wash them often in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
  • Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten.
  • Rub firm-skin fruits and vegetables under running tap water or scrub with a clean vegetable brush while rinsing with tap water.

Separate

Cross-contamination is how bacteria spreads. Keep raw meat, poultry and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.

  • Use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separte one for raw meat, poultry and seafood.
  • Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator.
  • Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs.

Cook

Even for experienced cooks, the improper heating and preparation of food means bacteria can survive.

  • Use a food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of cooked foods, Make sure that meat, poultry, egg dishes, casseroles and other foods are cooked to a safe internal temperature. (See temperature chart section.)
  • Cook ground meat or ground poultry until it reaches a safe internal temperature. Color is not a reliable indicator of doneness.
  • Cook eggs until the yolk and the white are firm. Only use recipes in which eggs are cooked or heated thoroughly.
  • Bring sauces, soups and gravy to a boil when reheating.

Chill

Bacteria spreads fastest at temperatures between 40F and 140F, so chilling food properly is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

  • Chill leftovers and takeout foods within 2 hours. Keep the refrigerator at 40F or below and use an appliance thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs and other perishables as soon as you get them home from the store.
  • Never defrost food at room temperature. Food must be kept at a safe temperature during thawing. There are three safe ways to defrost food: in the refrigerator, in cold water (changing out water every 30 minutes), and in the microwave. Food thawed in cold water or in the microwave should be cooked immediately.

Source: Be Food Safe

 

 

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Temperature Chart

Temperature Chart

Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the food we offer and satisfaction of our customers!

Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures

Use this chart and a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum internal temperature.

Remember, you can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. Any cooked, uncured red meats – including pork – can be pink, even when the meat has reached a safe internal temperature.

CategoryFoodTemperature
(°F)		Rest Time
Ground Meat &
Meat Mixtures		Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb160None
 Turkey, Chicken165None
Fresh Beef, Veal, LambSteaks, roasts, chops1453 mins
PoultryChicken & Turkey, whole165None
 Poultry breasts, roasts165None
 Poultry thighs, legs, wings165None
 Duck & Goose165None
 Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird)165None
Pork and HamFresh pork1453 mins
 Fresh ham (raw)1453 mins
 Precooked ham (to reheat)140None
Eggs & Egg DishesEggsCook until yolk and white are firmNone
 Egg dishes160None
Leftovers & CasserolesLeftovers165None
 Casseroles165None
SeafoodFin Fish145 or cook until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.None
 Shrimp, lobster, and crabsCook until flesh is pearly and opaque.None
 Clams, oysters, and musselsCook until shells open during cooking.None
 ScallopsCook until flesh is milky white or opaque and firm.None

Why the Rest Time is Important

After you remove meat from a grill, oven, or other heat source, allow it to rest for the specified amount of time. During the rest time, its temperature remains constant or continues to rise, which destroys harmful germs.

 

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Seasonal Food Safety Tips

Seasonal Food Safety Tips

Enjoying food with family and friends is one of the highlights of the holiday season and frequently everyone wants to join in to help, but too many cooks in the kitchen can result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Here are 10 tips to avoid common kitchen blunders when preparing meals, buffets and even homemade food gifts this holiday season..
  1. Wash hands before, during and after food preparation. Proper hand washing may eliminate nearly half of all cases of foodborne illnesses. Remember to wash hands when switching tasks, such as handling raw meat and then cutting vegetables.
  2. Keep kitchen surfaces such as appliances, countertops, cutting boards and utensils clean throughout meal preparation with hot, soapy water.
  3. Always use two cutting boards: one for raw meat, poultry and fish and the other for ready-to-eat foods, like fruits and vegetables. Make it easy to remember by using color-coded cutting boards, one for raw meats and one for ready-to-eat foods.
  4. Use separate spoons and forks to taste, stir and serve food.
  5. Use a food thermometer. It is the ONLY reliable way to determine the doneness of your food and ensure that food is cooked to proper temperatures. Do not rely on "clear juices" to tell that the turkey is done. Use this chart of minimum internal cooking temperatures from MN Department of Health.
  6. Refrigerate food within two hours of being served to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning. This is especially important when serving buffets.
  7. Use a refrigerator thermometer and make sure it's set at below 40°F.
  8. Never allow foods to defrost at room temperature, on the counter or in warm water. Defrost food only in the refrigerator or in the microwave. When defrosting food in the refrigerator, remember to cover raw meat and place it on the bottom shelf so juices won't drip onto other foods. When defrosting food in the microwave, cook it immediately afterward.
  9. If taking food to parties, make sure to observe the same safety habits as at home — keep foods well-refrigerated and cook them to proper temperatures.
  10. When baking, avoid eating foods containing raw eggs like cookie dough or cake batter. Raw eggs may contain harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning.

Joy To The Leftovers

  • Holiday meals often bring leftovers. Follow these tips to make sure you don't get sick the second time around.
  • Store leftovers in shallow containers (two inches deep or less).
  • Refrigerate/freeze leftovers within two hours of cooking the food.
  • Remove turkey from the bone and store it separately from the stuffing and gravy; slice breast meat; legs and wings may be left whole.
  • Use turkey within three to four days; and stuffing and gravy within one to two days.
  • Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
  • When in doubt, throw it out!

Find more tips to stay well over the holidays at HomeFoodSafety.org.

 

 

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Resources

Resources

Be Food Safe
www.befoodsafe.org

Partnership for Food Safety Education
www.fightbac.org

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
www.fda.gov

United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
www.fsis.usda.gov

Food Marketing Institute
www.fmi.org/consumer
www.fmi.org/consumer/foodkeeper

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News & Recalls

News & Recalls

The list below provides information regarding our recalls. If you have any of the affected product please return it to the Service Counter for an exchange or refund.

News & Recalls

Release Date: April 22, 2024

A Public Health Alert has been issued by USDA FSIS for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E.coli O157:H7 produced by Greater Omaha Packing Company, Inc. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not issued because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw ground beef items were produced on March 28, 2024. The products have a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, and packaging date of “032824.” Please see FSIS Announcement for further details.


Product should be destroyed or returned for a full refund.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Guests with questions can contact Gina Adami, Greater Omaha Packing Company, Inc. representative at 402-575-4702 or [email protected]

One affected product UPC 6 30308 00049 5-lb. ground beef chubs GROUND BEEF 81 FINE GRIND was delivered to select Coborn’s locations listed below.

Coborn's 110 First Street South Sauk Rapids MN 56379
Coborn's 1101 Second Avenue NE Little Falls MN 56345
Coborn's 707 First Avenue North Sartell MN 56377
Coborn's 645 Lake Street South Long Prairie MN 56347
Coborn's 710 Frankie Lane Mora MN 55051
Coborn's 5698 LaCentre Avenue NE Albertville MN 55301
Coborn's 1725 Pinecone Road South Sartell MN 56377
Coborn's 900 Cooper Avenue South St. Cloud MN 56301
Coborn's 200 Alton Avenue SE New Prague MN 56071

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.

Release Date: February 13, 2024 

Dietz and Watson is recalling the following items that contain “coppa” co-packed by Fratelli Beretta USA. Their co-packer has initiated this recall out of an abundance of precaution due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some people, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

The following affected products from this recall are sold at our locations. Please visit the official recall notice for a full listing of products and contact information. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc--recalls-ready-eat-charcuterie-meat-products-due-possible

ProductUPCALL Best By Dates Including and Prior to:Dept.
Dietz & Watson Italian Charcuterie Pack, Pre-sliced, 8oz0-31506-24066-97/6/2024Deli
Dietz & Watson Capocolla, Sweet, Pre-Sliced, 3oz0-31506-72922-57/1/2024Deli
Dietz & Watson Capocolla, Hot, Pre-Sliced, 3oz0-31506-72932-46/30/2024Deli
Dietz & Watson Party Platter, Calabrese, Salame, Capocolla, 8oz0-31506-84710-36/17/202Deli

Release Date: February 13, 2024 

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa that may be under processed, which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens (Salmonella).

FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. FSIS collected unopened RTE Coppa product as part of the investigation, which tested positive for Salmonella, but that product was not released into commerce. After further investigation, FSIS determined that the product subject to the recall may be under processed. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product sample that tested positive for Salmonella is related to the outbreak. The company conducted a recall of charcuterie products on January 3, 2024, related to possible Salmonella contamination and FSIS issued a public health alert on January 18, 2024, related to additional charcuterie products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

The following Busseto branded affected product is sold at the following locations. Please visit the official recall notice for a full listing of products and contact information. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc--recalls-ready-eat-charcuterie-meat-products-due-possible

ProductUPCALL Best By Dates Including and Prior toDept.
Busseto Antipasto tray, sliced, 12oz0-38101-00741-37/2/2024Deli

Release Date: February 8, 2024

Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Based on information shared by the CDC and FDA, RLF may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing nationwide Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

The recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream sold under the brand names Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Market.

Guests should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Guests with questions may contact the company at 1-833-296-2233, which will be monitored 24 hours a day.

One affected product from this recall is sold at our locations. Please visit the official recall notice for a full listing of products. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-dairy-products-because-possible-health-risk

ProductUPCLot NumbersDept.
Rizo Brothers Cojita7-27242-00043-7ALLDeli

Release Date: February 8, 2024

Dole is issuing a precautionary recall due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain masterpacks with Listeria monocytogenes at their packaged cheese supplier.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

At this time, Dole is unaware of any specific illnesses associated with this particular recall, although it appears that illnesses may have occurred in connection with products distributed directly by Rizo-Lopez Foods or by other purchasers of their cheese.

Guests who have purchased any of these items should discard the product or return to the store for a full refund.

ProductUPCBest By DateDept.
Dole Avocado Ranch Kit0-71430-00091-52/3/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/9/24, 2/10/24, 2/13/24, 2/14/24, 2/16/24, 2/17/24, 2/18/24Produce
Dole Endless Summer Kit0-71430-01073-02/4/24, 2/5/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, 2/11/24, 2/12/24, 2/14/24, 2/15/24,2/16/24Produce
Dole Cajun Ranch Kit0-71430-00206-002/11, 02/14, 02/15, 02/18Produce
Dole Southwest Kit0-71430-01701-22/4/24, 2/5/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, 2/11/24, 2/12/24, 2/13/24, 2/14/24, 2/15/24, 2/16/24, 2/18/24Produce
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