Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning

Compiled from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, particularly raw poultry and meat
  • Wash fruits and vegetables before cooking/ eating
  • Clean counters with hot, soapy water
  • When cleaning surfaces, use disposable paper towels rather than sponges, which can harbor germs
  • Use a food thermometer when cooking meat to ensure that it’s fully cooked
  • Refrigerate perishable foods within two hours (or within one hour during warmer weather)
  • Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator, not on the counter

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