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Food Hygiene

A lack of hygiene in the kitchen can have serious consequences. Bacteria can start to grow and spread. This could cause food poisoning, which can be very dangerous. Why don’t you work through the activity sheet with your child to help them keep their cooking clean?

	October
	Cover up
	You should always cover dishes and other open containers with food in before you put them in the fridge. To do this use foil or cling film but don't re-use to wrap other foods once it has been used once.

	September	Teach your child from a young age
	August	Careful with a cold
	July	Keep long hair tied back when cooking
	June	Try to dry naturally
	May	Make sure you get frozen food home quickly from the shop
	April	Avoid contamination when preparing food
	March	Don’t keep pets near food in the kitchen
	February	Babies
	January	Signs of a foodborne illnesses
	December	Get your cleaning right
	November	Fish tips

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