Section 750.189  Microwave Cooking

Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave oven shall be:

a)         Rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat;

b)         Covered to retain surface moisture;

c)         Heated to a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) in all parts of the food; and

d)         Allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 11980, effective July 10, 2008)