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-Purchase meat adnd poultry last
-Keep meat and poultry seperate from other foods -
-Refrigerate things as soon as you get home
-Store meat in bags or on plates to prevent dripping -
-Wash hand frequently
-Wash cutting boards and knives before cutting a different food -
-cook food thoroughly to destroy bacteria
-Use a meat thermometer (165-212 degrees) -
-Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold
-Don't leave food out for longer than 2 hours -
-cool leftovers as quickly as possible
-divide in shallow containers for quick cooling -
-wash everything, including counters
-Put washcloths, sponges, and towels in laundry
