The 1st law of thermodynamics doesn't specify that matter can be created nor destroyed, but that the total amount of energy in a closed system cannot be created nor destroyed though it can be changed from one form to another.
The four steps of food safety are:
- Clean: Wash your hands and clean surfaces often
- Separate: Don't cross-contaminate the food
- Cook: Cook the food to the right temperature
- Chill: Refrigerate promptly
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Because it either acids or base