5 Tips To Practice Food Safety At Home

By: Somdatta Saha

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Did you know that even homemade foods can be unhealthy at times? You heard us. It is important to keep a check on how food is made. We have some safety practices for you.

1. Wash your hands

This simple practice while cooking can go a long way in protecting you and your family from various kinds of infections and diseases.

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2. Don't overload refrigerator

Come up with an effective and safe strategy to store food in your refrigerator to avoid cross-contamination and bacterial growth.

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3. Reheat the leftovers

Reheating food is essential as it kills any harmful bacteria that may have grown since the food was cooked.

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4. Track Expiry Date

To avoid eating stale food, label your food containers with the date when it was stored so you know when to discard it.

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5. Cool food for storing

Never put hot food in the refrigerator as it will lose its nutritive value and spoil faster due to bacteria.

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