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Step 2: Separate - Raw from cooked
Bacteria can easily spread from raw foods to cooked foods. This is called cross-contamination. When preparing raw meat, poultry and seafood make sure you keep these foods and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods. |
Here's how.
- Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other food in your grocery cart and bags. Use the clear plastic bags provided at the meat counter.
- Store raw meat, poultry and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator on a plate so juices don't drip onto other foods.
- Use one cutting board for raw meat, poultry or seafood and another for foods that are ready-to-eat, such as salads, fruit, etc.
- Always wash cutting boards, knives and other utensils with hot soapy water after they come in contact with raw meat, poultry or seafood.
- Never place cooked food on a plate that held uncooked meat, poultry or seafood.
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