How can you prevent foodbourne illness?

Answer 1

Food borne outbreaks can have many causes and it would help to know to which outbreak you are referring. But here are the most common avoidances:

# Cook food thoroughly and to the right temperature # Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Do not hold food in the temperature danger zone. # Keep surfaces, utensils and hands clean and sanitary # Do not cross contaminate # Purchase food from a reputable source

Answer 2

Food borne illness? Do you mean like E. Coli and Salmonella.

Many times packers ship meat without having the USDA stamp yet. When it gets to the other end they have determined it as having E. Coli. So they put it in the freezer for a couple of weeks to kill it. Then sell it as frozen and not fresh meat.

Now the best produce disinfectant I know is a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and food grade hydrogen peroxide. Which is stronger than Clorox and will not harm you. Use a spray bottle to spray on produce and then rinse. This is good for bacteria, worm eggs. and other pests on produce.

A bit more:

Never eat anything with raw eggs since they can be a prime cause of Salmonella. Also, never leave food at room temperature for more than 2 hours because that's when the bacteria will start to grow, and reheating will not kill it.

When cooking meats, be sure to cook it to the correct internal temperature for safety. A standard meat thermometer will have the temps on it that are needed for different meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, etc.

Never prepare foods that are to be eaten raw (such as salads, etc.) on the same cutting board or surface, or with the same knife that was used for meats without first washing thoroughly with hot, soapy water, then rinse well.

Always wash hands after handling raw meats to avoid contaminating other surfaces and foods. Just rinsing them with water will not clean them well enough, you need to wash with soap and water.

When using canned foods (commercial or home canned), if the can or jar is bulging at the top, throw it out! This is a definite sign that the food has gone bad and can result in Botulism, which can even be fatal.

Answer 3

Prevention.involves the proper handling and cooking of foods likely to carry the bacteria.Careful handwashing is a must before, during, and after all food preparation involving eggs and poultry.after handling and playing with pets.

Answer 4

Always wash your hands after handling any foods, though most importantly raw foods. Cook all meats to their safest internal temperature. Do not cross contaminate. Allow food to cool to room temp before storing it in a refrigerator. Practice proper disinfection and hygiene techniques.

Answer 5

Food poisoning can be prevented easily by fulfilling sanitation requirements. Cleaning and avoiding cross contamination help in these requirements. This helps prevent anyone from getting sick.