8 Simple Ways to Prevent Food Poisoning
Producer: Riya Ashok
Always start by washing your hands. Before handling food, thoroughly wash them for at least 20 seconds in warm water with soap.
Before and after making meals, clean cutting boards, cutlery, and counters with hot, soapy water.
Keep raw meats, poultry, seafood, and their fluids away from meals that are ready to consume to avoid cross-contamination.
Make sure that meat, poultry, and fish are cooked to the proper internal temperatures by using a food thermometer.
To stop bacterial growth, put perishable goods in the refrigerator or freezer right away.
Eggs should not be eaten uncooked or undercooked since Salmonella can be present.
Food that has been frozen can be thawed in the microwave, refrigerator, or under cold running water.
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