Food Safety - How to Prevent Food Induced Illnesses
Food safety is an important part of cooking, because knowledge and understanding of how food safety plays the role of bacteria in food is key to preventing food borne illness. If you follow a few simple rules you can prevent your family and friends from getting sick from the food we serve. Simple soap and water are valuable tools. Wash all containers before using them to cook or serve. If you are using utensils to cook, wash it before you use it for serving. Bacteria from raw food can contaminate the utensils used in cooking. Make sure you wash your hands before and after handling raw food. If you are cooking on outdoor use antibacterial wipes to clean both hands and the area to be cooked are a great option. Making sure everything you use to cook and server stays clean is important is to prevent disease. Keep meat and vegetables separately. Do not use the same cutting board for cutting meat and vegetables. Cutting boards can harbor bacteria from raw meat then transfer to what i...