Kitchen

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Items to have available:

• Bleach
• Paper towels
• Antibacterial soap for washing hands
• Meat thermometer which can be used on hamburgers, etc.

Organizing your kitchen:

• Keep combustible items away from the stove, oven, toaster, etc., e.g., dish towels
• Set up places for:
  • Treats (e.g., cookies, candy)
• Put note next to treats: “Consider having fruit, vegetables and/or healthy snacks instead”

Upon bringing groceries home from the store:

• Wash hands before and after handling raw meat and produce (fruits and vegetables)
• Keep raw meat and produce separate from other foods, items and surfaces
• Store raw meat and produce so that it won’t contaminate other foods, items and surfaces
• Wash hands after handling raw meat and produce

Cleaning your kitchen:

• Use an anti-bacterial cleaner to prevent spread of E. Coli, Salmonella, Listeria, etc.
• Use 2 tablespoons of bleach with a quart of water to clean cutting boards, etc., then let sit for several minutes before rinsing bleach off

After cleaning:

• To kill bacteria, place dish rags, sponges, etc. in either:
  • The dishwasher on the dry cycle (be sure to secure them)
  • The microwave for one minute on high

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