Food sustains us and provides the necessary nourishment as well as the energy we need to do our task. However, when we do not handle or cook food properly, it can be contaminated with bacteria, parasites, or viruses. When ingested, this may lead to food poisoning. 

As a provider of Home Health Services in Columbus, Ohio, we want everyone to observe the proper handling and preparation of food products to ensure their safety. 

According to the CDC, here are some steps you can follow to ensure food safety:

• Clean
  Wash your hands thoroughly before, during, and after handling food. Clean the countertop where you will be working on, as well as the chopping boards and utensils you will be using during the preparation.
• Separate
  When dealing with raw foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs, don’t let them come into contact with other foods. It is best to keep them in separate containers.
• Cook
  Bacteria are unable to survive in hot temperatures. Thus, it is vital to cook food at the right internal temperature of the meat. You can read a detailed list of food and cooking temperatures here. Ask a skilled home health aide from a Home Care Agency in Franklin County Ohio, to assist you.
• Chill
  For perishables, make sure to place them in the fridge within two hours after cooking or buying. When thawing frozen food, do so in the fridge, microwave, or cold water.

By following the steps above, the food you eat will be safer from any contamination that can cause food poisoning. We at Supreme Touch Home Health Services Corp., a leading Healthcare provider in Ohio, can assist you with grocery shopping and meal preparation. Contact us for more information.