Food Poisoning Prevention

Prevention

To help prevent food poisoning:

Only eat and drink milk products that are pasteurized.
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching food.
Cook foods thoroughly.
Always rinse fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them, or peel away any skin or rind.
Be particularly careful when preparing chicken.
Never put cooked meat on a surface that previously had raw meat on it.
Use separate cutting boards for meat and other foods.
Don't prepare any recipes that use raw egg. You can use powdered egg products in place of a fresh egg.
Don't eat food that has been outside a refrigerator for more than two hours, or one hour in very hot weather.
Set your refrigerator temperature to below 40°F.
If you can your own food, follow sterilization directions carefully.
If you have a weakened immune system or are pregnant, don't eat raw shellfish, rare meat, or unpasteurized dairy products.
If you are traveling:
- Drink bottled water, not tap water.
- Don't order drinks with ice.
- Only eat cooked fruits and vegetables rather than raw ones.
- Don't eat food from street vendors.

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