Clean

Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get on hands, cutting boards, knives and countertops. Frequent cleaning can prevent this from happening.

• WASH your hands with soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds before and after handling food
  
  
• WASH cutting boards, dishes, utensils and countertops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food
  
  
• WASH all towels used in food preparation in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
  
  
• WASH fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under cool running water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. If you use a vegetable brush, make sure that it is clean