By Devi Poojari
This World Food Safety Day, follow these simple tips to cook, store and consume food the right way.
Wash your hands with warm soapy water thoroughly before handling any kind of food, to prevent bacterial transfer.
Disinfect your countertops and keep your kitchen sanitized and clean at all times.
Ensure that you always cook with fresh, clean ingredients that are fully prepped before you are ready to cook.
Minimize your food’s exposure to air and other contaminants by storing them in food safe reusable bags or containers.
Cook your food at the right temperatures as heat kills any unwanted bacteria in your food, making it safe to eat.
Keep raw meat away from all your other ingredients and produce in the fridge and store each one correctly so that they remain in good condition.
Make sure to store all your food in the refrigerator at a minimum temperature of 5°C or below.