iFSN: Dude, wash your hands - (International Food Safety Network)
February 7, 2008 – 6:27 pmProper handwashing with the proper tools — soap, water and paper towel — can significantly reduce the number of foodborne and other illnesses.
People should be washing their hands before handling food and:
after using the toilet;
when entering the kitchen to prepare food;
before handling ready-to-eat food;
after handling any raw food;
after changing diapers;
after playing with or cleaning up after pets; and,
after handling garbage.
People are continuously exposed to various bacteria and viruses because of improper or no handwashing, such as a simple handshake.
Disease-causing microorganisms such as campylobacter, shigella, hepatitis A, E. coli O157:H7 and salmonella can be transmitted via the fecal-oral route, especially when people fail to wash their hands after using the toilet. A study done by the American Society for Microbiology showed that 23% of people who use public restrooms do not wash their hands when they are done.
The steps in proper handwashing, […]
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