Pay special attention to food handling and preparation, especially during the hot summer months. Most at risk from food-borne illnesses are the elderly, people with weakened immune systems from cancer and other disorders, pregnant women, and children. These tips can reduce your exposure to food-borne diseases:
Keep clean. Frequently wash hands and all surfaces that touch food. Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen cutting boards, knives, countertops, sponges, and brushes.
Separate foods. Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and their juices away from fresh vegetables and other foods that are ready to eat.
Cook food thoroughly. Food is properly cooked when it is brought to the required internal temperature long enough to kill harmful bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses.
Chill properly. Refrigerate foods promptly to stop harmful bacteria from multiplying.
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