Kitchen hygiene
Good kitchen hygiene is very important to help control the spread of harmful germs.Raw meat, poultry, fish and other raw foods can easily cross-contaminate other foods. After handling these foods always wash hands, utensils and surfaces thoroughly and before any contact with other food, especially cooked and ready-to-eat foods.
Wash all crockery and utensils immediately with hot water and washing up liquid and leave to drain. Tea towels can be a source of cross-contamination.
Keep all food cupboards clean, cool, tidy and dry. When you take cans from the cupboard, before opening wipe over the tops to remove any dust.
Rubbish bins are an obvious breeding ground for germs, so empty them regularly, particularly during the summer.
Hands, particularly fingers, carry an enormous amount of germs. Do you really wash your hands properly after using the toilet (briefly splashing under a cold tap doesn’t work). Millions of germs can also hide under rings, watches and bracelets.
Food poisoning
The symptoms of food poisoning can last for days and include abdominal pains, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and fever. The symptoms usually surface quickly, but can occur several days after eating contaminated food. They will usually get better on their own, but if symptoms persist contact your doctor.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.nusonline.co.uk)
