Safe food handling describes handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. Food can transmit disease from person to person as well as serve as a growth medium for bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage.
Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the
chances of contracting an illness. There is a general consensus in the public health
community that regular hand-
