The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans outline four basic food
safety principles of CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK and CHILL. They
directly align with the American Dietetic Association and ConAgra
Foods’ Home Food Safety program’s four simple tips to reduce the
risk of foodborne illness:
1)     Wash hands often.
2)     Keep raw meats and ready-to-eat foods separate.
3)     Cook to proper temperatures.
4)     Refrigerate promptly to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

Courtesy of  Home Food Safety