8 Common-Yet-Dangerous Food Safety Mistakes That Can Cause Food Poisoning!

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1. Not Cooking Meat Thoroughly

Meat, seafood and eggs should never be undercooked as it may have germs that can make you sick. Use a food thermometer to be sure it is cooked.

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2. Eating Raw Dough Or Batter

Things like cookie dough with uncooked egg and flour can contain harmful bacteria.

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3. Marination & Thawing On The Counter

Never marinate or thaw meat on the counter as germs rapidly multiply at room temperature.

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4. Leaving Cooked Food On Counter

Perishable foods are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria when not kept in the fridge.

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5. Not Washing Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables may have germs on their skin which can be transferred to your food.

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6. Not Washing Hands

It is one of the most common food safety mistakes to make. Germs on your hands can get transferred to your food.

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7. Mixing Utensils, Especially Plates

Mixing plates for raw and cooked meat can spread germs to your cooked meat.

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8. Tasting Food Before Cooking

You can’t detect germs by tasting or smelling food and doing so can lead to food poisoning.

These food safety mistakes should be avoided to reduce the chances of food poisoning.

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