Disclaimer

While Campo Grande agrees with most chefs and home cooks that ingredients like Ibérico pork and fresh fish taste best when cooked medium (or even medium-rare in some cases), it is essential that consumers understand the potential health risks associated with eating undercooked meat and fish before choosing how to prepare these products.

Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. 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.

Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may choose to cook food to higher temperatures.