Keep refrigerated. Refrigerator & freezer storage. Upon arriving home, immediately place ground beef in the refrigerator, use within 1 to 2 days. Immediately freeze any ground beef you don't plan to use within 1 to 2 days of purchase. Ground beef may be frozen for 3 to 4 months. To defrost ground beef safely, place on a tray and transfer to the refrigerator the day before needed. Never defrost meals if room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving (within two hours after cooking). Cook thoroughly to a temperature of 160 degrees F. Before you remove the burger from the grill or pan, insert a quick response meat thermometer half way into the thickest part, be sure not to go to other side. When it reaches 160 degrees F you will have a great tasting burger. Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food product is mishandled or cooked improperly for your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen . Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Cook thoroughly. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.

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