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Food Hygiene

Girl washes hands before cooking
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?


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November
Fish tips

You need to be careful with fish as it may contain microbes that can cause food poisoning.  The following tips will help:- 

  • You should always store fish in the fridge but to avoid cross-contamination store fish away from other foods like salads, fruit, cooked meats etc. 
  • Fish should be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge so it doesn't drip on other foods. 
  • Keep fish covered when storing. 
  • When you have handled raw fish you should wash hands, equipment and work surfaces before any contact with other food.
  • Pregnant women, children or the elderly should not eat raw fish or shellfish.
Previous Months
October Cover up
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
 
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