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Cook Slow to Save Time: Important Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips

Slow cookers are popular cooking tools during the cooler months. The direct heat from the pot and lengthy cooking time combine to destroy bacteria, making slow cookers a good choice for safely cooking foods.

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