FOOD SAFETY

Question 1: What Behaviors Are Most Likely To Prevent Food Safety Problems?

The behaviors in the home that are most likely to prevent a problem with foodborne illnesses are

Cleaning hands, contact surfaces, and fruits and vegetables (but not meat and poultry, which should not be washed)

Separating raw, cooked and ready-to-eat foods while shopping, preparing, or storing

Cooking foods to a safe temperature

Chilling (refrigerate) perishable foods promptly

http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/report/HTML/D10_Conclusions.htm