Follow the same safe handling procedures you use when preparing your own meals that have raw ingredients. Wash all surfaces, utensils and hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water after they come in contact with raw food. Keep raw products frozen until you are ready to thaw and serve them. Once raw products are completely thawed they should be kept refrigerated (<42°F) and consumed within three days. Using common sense and following safe handling practices and good hygiene are the best defenses for keeping both humans and pets in the household healthy and happy.