How can you stop cream causing food poisoning?

Cream does not typically cause food poisoning. It is the bacteria that can grow in cream (such as Staphylococcus aureus or Salmonella) that can cause food poisoning. To stop cream from causing food poisoning, it is important to:

- Keep cream refrigerated at or below 40°F (4°C).

- Purchase cream that has been pasteurized.

- Use cream within the "use-by" or "sell-by" date on the package.

- Avoid leaving cream out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

- Reheat cream to at least 165°F (74°C) before serving if it has been left out at room temperature.

-Discard cream that has soured, curdled, or has an off odor or flavor.