How do you prevent food borne illness?

Food contamination can be prevented by keeping clean. Keep counters and utensils clean, and always keep your hands clean. I use paper towels that can be thrown away. Use separate cutting boards for meats and vegetable to prevent cross-contamination. Use a meat thermometer to make sure meats have reached the correct cooking temperature that will kill bacteria. Make sure you keep cold food cold and hot food hot. When you buy look at best-used-by dates. Sometimes if you look at the back of store shelves you can find fresher products. I always smell of things, and if I'm not sure, I don't use it.