How can I avoid getting sick from a bacterial illness?

By Susan Brewer Ph.D.

Jul 02, 2009

By Susan Brewer, Ph.D., University of Illinois,
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
 

To avoid getting sick from a bacterial illness, keep foods clean, keep them cold if they require refrigeration, cook them thoroughly if they require cooking, avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods, wash your hands often, and sanitize your work surfaces.
 
Source(s):
U.S.D.A.  Food Safety and Inspection Service. 2006. “Basics for Handling Food Safely.”
Kendall, P. 2008.  “Bacterial food-borne illness.”  Cooperative Extension Service. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.  Fact sheet No. 9.300.

 
 

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