CA Health & Safety Code Section 114008


Raw foods of animal origin cooked in a microwave oven shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)

Be rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat.

(b)

Be covered to retain surface moisture.

(c)

Be heated to a temperature of at least 165°F in all parts of the food.

(d)

Stand covered for at least two minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 114008’s source at ca​.gov