Supermarket giant Tesco has issued guidance on the proper cooking, defrosting and storage of meat. The retailer emphasised that certain meats, such as sausages, chicken, turkey, game, duck, pork, mince, and rolled or boned joints, must be thoroughly cooked.

Sausages require cooking "until piping hot throughout, with no pink colour in the centre". The supermarket added: "If you have a temperature probe, check the centre of the meat has reached 70C for at least two minutes (or 75C for at least 30 seconds)."

By contrast, other meats such as steaks, whole lamb cuts and venison may be served rare, as harmful bacteria exists solely on the exterior of these cuts. Expectant mothers should ensure all meat is cooked through due to toxoplasmosis risks.

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