44:02:07:29.  Microwave cooking. Cooking of raw animal foods in a microwave oven must be as follows:

          (1)  Food must be rotated or stirred throughout or midway during cooking to compensate for uneven distribution of heat;

          (2)  Food must be covered to retain surface moisture;

          (3)  Food must be heated an additional 14°C (25°F) above the temperature specified in § 44:02:07:28 to compensate for shorter cooking times; and

          (4)  Food must be allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.

          Source: 23 SDR 195, effective May 26, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.