2.6 Food Safety

Notes

Foodborne illness is caused by germs in food. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea and fever.

• Clean: wash hands with soap for 20 seconds, and wash cutting boards and counters.
• Separate: keep raw meat, eggs and seafood away from foods that are eaten raw.
• Cook: cook foods to safe temperatures (use a food thermometer).
• Chill: refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (1 hour if it is hot out).
• Wash fruits and vegetables under running water.
• Check expiration dates and do not eat food that smells or looks spoiled.
• Example: Using one cutting board for raw chicken and then for salad vegetables is cross-contamination.