Handwashing is one of the most important things you can do to prevent food poisoning when you are preparing food for yourself or loved ones. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is an easy way to prevent germs from spreading around your kitchen and to other foods.
Hand washing is vital in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. Harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus and viruses (e.g. norovirus) present on the hands of food workers are removed by proper handwashing techniques.
