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Description - 5.2 i) Bilingual, Horizontal

The bilingual, horizontal label example shows the English and French text presented side by side horizontally. The English text is provided in this description. The French text is provided in the French version of this description.

1st row text, the equivalent French text is on the right of the English text. Raw ground meat and raw ground poultry may contain bacteria that could cause illness if mishandled or cooked improperly. Do not consume any portion raw.

2nd row text, the equivalent French text is on the right of the English text. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods.

3rd row text, the equivalent French text is on the right of the English text. Cook to a safe internal temperature – ground meat to 71°C (100°F), ground poultry to 74°C (165°F).

4th row text, the equivalent French text is on the right of the English text. Thoroughly wash working surfaces, utensils and hands after contact with raw ground meat or raw ground poultry.

5th row text, the equivalent French text is on the right of the English text. Refrigerate leftover cooked food within 2 hours.