Food poisoning not only sends 128,000 Americans to the hospital each year—it can also cause long-term health problems.
You can help keep your family safe from food poisoning at home by following these four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and, chill..
Clean and disinfect all surfaces immediately after preparing food.
Ideally, use different colour-coded chopping boards for raw and ready-to-eat foods.
Cover food or keep it in sealed containers to stop germs getting in.
Store and prepare raw food away from cooked and ready-to-eat foods..
The type of fabric can also impact kitchen safety
Don’t wear any flammable or synthetic materials, as they can melt onto your skin
To further increase kitchen safety, wear closed-toed shoes and remove all jewelry
Grease fires are one of the greatest risks when cooking in the kitchen
Sharp objects like knives, open fire by the oven, electrical appliances, and even bacteria around the kitchen
Observing basic rules of kitchen safety is a good habit to develop
Always pay attention to what you’re doing in the kitchen because one slip can cause serious injury or accidents
Practicing home safety in the kitchen is essential to minimize unnecessary fire and injury risks, allowing families to enjoy their kitchens as a central gathering point
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 66% of kitchen fires start with the ignition of cooking materials or food
Below are some common rules for kitchen safety:
