Also, a Gram stain may reveal large numbers of certain organisms (eg, campylobacters, staphylococci, or clostridia). Gram staining of the stool is not typically obtained because large amounts of bacteria present in normal colon flora make interpretation difficult.
When meat is ground, more of the meat is exposed to the harmful bacteria. Bacteria multiply rapidly in the Danger Zone â the temperatures between 40 and 140 Â°F (4.4 and 60 Â°C). Refrigerate or freeze ground beef as soon as possible after purchase. This preserves its freshness and slows the growth of bacteria.
Refreezing Meat that is thawed at refrigerated temperatures (36Â°F to 40Â°F) can be refrozen. Refreeze defrosted meat within 1-2 days of holding at refrigerated temperatures. Do not refreeze defrosted meat that is held at room temperature for more than two hours. If the vacuum wrap has been removed, rewrap the steaks in a wrapper suitable for frozen products. Cooking When cooking your steaks, follow the chart on the inside of the back cover.