Prevent Foodborne Illness: 2 Essential Home Safety Practices

1. Keep your kitchen clean. This includes washing your hands with soap and water before handling food, washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them, and keeping your kitchen surfaces clean.

2. Cook food to the proper temperature. This will help to kill any bacteria that may be present. The minimum internal temperature for cooked meat, poultry, and fish is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to make sure that food has reached the proper temperature.