- Cutting boards are breeding grounds for bacteria. Wash with regular dish detergent then sanitize with a disinfectant. Keep two cutting boards, one for meat and one for fruits and vegetables. You may also put your cutting board in dishwasher for sanitizing purposes.

- Kitchen counter tops should be disinfected regularly.

- Disinfect refrigerator handles, sinks and drains and sink faucets regularly.

PROPER HANDLING AND PREPARATION OF FOOD

The improper handling and preparing of food is also a major cause of food borne illnesses in home. A very simple but often overlooked basic exercise in food safety is thorough washing of hands before handling food. This will greatly reduce risk of food contamination. When washing your hands, make sure to use a rubbing motion for 20 seconds because this rubbing does make a difference in removing pathogens.

HELPFUL AND HEALTHY TIPS TO AVOID FOOD CONTAMINATION:

- When grocery shopping, purchase your frozen and refrigerated items last and put them into refrigerator or freezer promptly.

- Use different dishes for raw and cooked food.

- Defrost food in refrigerator or microwave, not on counter.

- Cook foods thoroughly and do not eat raw or partially cooked eggs.

- Cool and promptly store leftovers by either putting in refrigerator or freezer. Remember bacteria grow at room temperature.

- Don't leave perishable foods out more than two hours.

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