Cooking of raw animal foods in a microwave oven must be as follows:
- (1) Food must be rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat;
- (2) Food must be covered to retain surface moisture;
- (3) Food must be heated an additional 14°C (25°F) above the temperature specified in § 44:02:07:28 to compensate for shorter cooking times; and
- (4) Food must be allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.
Source: 23 SDR 195, effective May 26, 1997.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17 , 34-18-22.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22 , 34-18-25.