FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Cutting raw vegetables with a clean chef’s knife
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Placing raw meats on the same shelf of the refrigerator
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Preparing raw chicken and vegetables on the same cutting board
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Using clean hands and work surfaces when preparing food
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Detailed explanation-1: -A common example of this occurring at home is using the same cutting board and knife to cut raw meat and vegetables, which can be harmful if the vegetables are then consumed raw ( 10 ).
Detailed explanation-2: -If you eat undercooked chicken, you can get a foodborne illness, also called food poisoning. You can also get sick if you eat other foods or beverages that are contaminated by raw chicken or its juices. CDC estimates that every year in the United States about 1 million people get sick from eating contaminated poultry.
Detailed explanation-3: -Touching raw meats then handling vegetables or other ready-to-eat foods without washing hands between tasks. Using a food soiled apron or towel to wipe your hands between handling different foods. Failing to change gloves between handling different foods.
Detailed explanation-4: -using the same knife or chopping board to cut both raw and ready-to-eat foods. using the handwash basin for defrosting food or placing dirty utensils and equipment. storing food uncovered or on the floor of the fridge or freezer. storing raw food above ready-to-eat food. More items •09-Jun-2021