FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long should you wash your hands for good hygiene?
A
20 seconds
B
2 minutes
C
10 seconds
D
60 seconds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wet hands under warm running water. Use enough soap to form a good lather. Rub all parts of hands with soap and water. Lather for at least 20 seconds, vigorously and thoroughly rubbing all hand surfaces, including the fingertips and thumbs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nonetheless, evidence suggests that washing hands for about 15-30 seconds removes more germs from hands than washing for shorter periods 15, 17, 18.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

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