Keeping Food Separated

Keeping Food Safe and Separated

Cross-contamination, how harmful bacteria move from one food to another, is one way people get sick from food. Shopping, storing, thawing, and cooking can all lead to cross-contamination when food safety steps are skipped.  Keeping food separated is the best way to prevent cross-contamination. Learn tips for keeping food separated from purchasing food to storing leftovers

Steps to Prevent Cross Contamination

Cleaning with towel and squirt bottle

Clean

Learn how to keep food safe by cleaning and sanitizing food equipment and surfaces.
Food in Refrigerator

Store

Prevent cross-contamination by storing food properly in the kitchen
Mother and Daughter Cooking

Cook

Cooking food to the correct temperature can prevent cross-contamination