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Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food: MedlinePlus

 
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Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food

Store and handle different edibles separately

By Diana Kohnle
Thursday, May 17, 2012
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(HealthDay News) -- Cross-contamination can occur when different foods are stored or prepared together. For example, germs from raw meat can contaminate ready-to-eat foods that are prepared at the same time.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to avoid cross-contamination:
  • In the grocery store, make sure fresh and frozen meat, poultry, fish and eggs are packed separately.
  • On hot days, place groceries in the back seat of your air conditioned car, rather than the trunk.
  • Store all appropriate groceries in the refrigerator or freezer within two hours.
  • Store raw meat, poultry and fish in sealed containers on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. Keep eggs in their containers on a shelf, rather than in the refrigerator door.
  • Wash reusable grocery bags in hot water.
  • Wash hands and use separate cooking utensils and cutting boards when preparing raw meat, poultry, eggs or fish.
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