California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §114008: Raw foods of animal origin cooked in a microwave oven shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution

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Raw foods of animal origin cooked in a microwave oven shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat. (b) Be covered to retain surface moisture. (c) Be heated to a temperature of at least 165°F in all parts of the food. (d) Stand covered for at least two minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.

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