🌪️ Stay Safe After Hurricane Beryl: Essential Food Safety Tips! 🌪️ The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) urges everyone to exercise extreme caution when handling and preparing food after Hurricane Beryl. Flooding and power outages can compromise food quality, so follow these critical steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness: 🧼 Wash hands frequently and properly 🍽️ Use clean utensils 🚮 Toss any food touched by floodwater, including meat, poultry, eggs, and veggies. ⏲️ Check Perishables: Discard items stored at room temp for over 4 hours. 🔥 Cook food thoroughly, ensuring temperature reaches at least 85°C/185°F. 🍲 Serve food immediately or keep it hot above 68°C/148°F, or cold below 5°C/41°F. ♨️ Reheat Safely: Heat leftovers to at least 85°C/185°F. Stay vigilant and keep your family safe! 🌟 Keep informed: 🌐 CaymanPrepared.ky ✅ Cayman Islands Government on WhatsApp #StormRecovery #HurricaneBeryl #Cayman Islands