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Why is washing your hands before handling food so important -?
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∙ 10y ago
To eliminate bacteria on your hands. It is also important to wash your hands when handling different foods in the same session.
Keeping a clean work station (cutting board, utensils, ect) will cut the risk of food poisoning. A sink of hot soapy water is a must in any kitchen.
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It is also crucial when using raw chicken (or other poultry products) to wash hands before and after handling the chicken to prevent cross-contamination. Separate chopping boards and utensils should also be used for raw and cooked foods.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe things you were working with before handling food have some microorganisms on their surface which reach your hands through direct contact and hence may reach.the food therefrom.
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The risk of physical contamination can be reduced by?
washing hands before handling food.
Why should you always wash your hands before handling the food and after coming from the toilet?
Washing your hands before handling food is a safety measure to prevent the spread of bacteria and disease.
What situations can salmonella be spread?
your Not washing your hands after going to the bathroom, and also not washing hands before handling food for yourself or others, and worst of all, not washing your hands before eating.
When did washing hands before meals become hygienically important?
As soon as germs were discovered in the late 18th century people began washing their hands more often.
How can you prevent bacyeria causing disease in food?
To prevent bacteria causing disease in foods cleanliness and hygiene is important. Washing the food material before cooking is one example. In case of milk, pasteurization is important. Handling food before cooking and after cooking with clean or gloved hands is another example.
What should you avoid when handling food?
touching your hair or face, cough or sneezing without washing your hands, cross-contamination, and handling chemicals.
What are most important rules of sanitation?
Washing your hands
What causes blisters around a cartiliage piercing?
Playing with the piercing too much. Also, not washing your hands before handling it. It's a very sensitive area to begin with and it is easily infected.
Do reptiles have staph and can you get it from handling them?
Yes, but its simple to avoid by washing your hands. Not all animals have it, so it's best to wash your hands just to be safe.
Should one flush toilet before or after washing her hands?
before
What are the two most important factors when washing your hands?
The two most important factors when a person is washing their hands should be length of washing and temperature of water. A person should typically sing Happy Birthday as they're washing their hands to give themselves a time reference. Warm water, as warm as a person can stand, is also important in killing bacteria.
What are important principles of hand washing?
One of the important principles of hand washing is to rid germs off of the things you touch. Washing your hands will also keep you healthy.
