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Answered 2009-07-16 05:52:20
Many food-bourne illnesses start with unwashed hands preparing the food. You can cause serious illness and even death through the contamination of food with fecal matter left on your hands after using the bathroom. Always wash thoroughly with hot water and soap before preparing any food.
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