Food poisoning can cause and illnesses and even lead to death. Many people act nonchalantly towards the food they eat and water they drink.
We’ve brought you 6 food poison dangers you should be wary of; now, it’s important to know how to prevent food poisoning.
1. WASH YOUR HANDS
First things first, never cook without washing your hands. Wash your hands with warm and soapy water before and after preparing food. Cooking with your hands unwashed is unhealthy.
2. WASH COOKING UTENSILS AND SURFACES
Wash your cooking utensils and cooking surfaces with hot and soapy water as well. Cooking with dirty utensils or on dirty surfaces is unhygienic and can increase the risk of food poisoning.
3. KEEP RAW FOODS SEPARATELY
Keep raw foods like meat and fish away from already made food. This is important because raw meats and fish can transfer bacteria to the already made food, especially when it’s fruits, salad and other foods that won’t be cooked.
4. REFRIGERATE FOODS SOON AFTER PURCHASE
Perishable foods should be quickly refrigerated after purchase.
5. OBSERVE EXPIRY DATE
Don’t be quick to eat anything without checking its expiry date, and if the product is expired, throw it away. Even if it smells nice and look fresh, do not consume. These products have been scientifically researched and proven to be harmful after its expiration date.
6. QUICKLY COOL LEFTOVER FOODS
Leftover foods should be quickly kept in the refrigerator and should be used within two days.
7. WASH DISHCLOTH AND HAND TOWELS FREQUENTLY
Dishcloth and hand towels should be kept clean at all times. It’s easy for germs to breed there, making it unhealthy for you.
Also, cooking foods at the right temperature would help kill germs and bacteria.
These tips would go a long way in reducing the risk of food poisoning.
S.O.Z