Doctors point out 3 kitchen habits that can cause food poisoning

There are common kitchen mistakes that people rarely realize can increase their risk of food poisoning.

Not washing hands

According to Dr. Michael Levine (in the US), a common mistake when cooking is not washing hands properly, even not washing before and after preparing meals, especially when handling raw meat or seafood. This will accidentally allow harmful germs to penetrate the food or into the body if you touch your eyes, nose or mouth afterwards.

Proper hand washing involves using soap and water, scrubbing hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, paying attention to areas between fingers and under fingernails.

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“Not only before and after preparing food, you also need to wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom. Proper hand washing involves using soap and water, scrubbing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, paying attention to the areas between your fingers and under your fingernails,” said Dr. Levine.

Leaving leftover food out for too long can easily cause food poisoning.

Leaving leftovers out for too long before refrigerating can also increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially food poisoning. You should refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and make sure your refrigerator is set to 40 degrees Celsius or lower, according to Health magazine.

Cross-contamination of germs in the kitchen

A common food safety mistake, according to Dr. Levine, is unintentionally increasing the risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen. For example, using the same cutting board for different foods, or washing raw meat directly in the sink, can easily spread bacteria to your hands or surrounding surfaces.

“To avoid spreading germs in the kitchen, first, you need to use separate cutting boards for different types of food. For example, one for raw meat, one for vegetables or cooked foods. Dishes and kitchen utensils should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. In addition, you should wipe down the stovetop and surrounding area after cooking, and regularly clean your entire kitchen area,” Dr. Levine recommends.

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