Important role of food handlers ✋
Germ hotspots
Top germ hotspots in the kitchen Cloths or sponges Bacteria can rapidly grow in damp cleaning cloths. These bacteria can spread to other objects and surfaces throughout the kitchen when the cloths or sponges are subsequently used. Either use disposable cleaning cloths or decontaminate re-useable cloths and sponges by soaking them in a solution of Dettol Antiseptic Liquid. Food contact surfaces Worktops and cutting boards can easily become contaminated with bacteria from raw food such as meat, poultry, salad, fruit and vegetables. Raw and ready-to-eat food should be kept separate, ideally using different coloured chopping boards for each. All surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected after use, and your hands should be washed thoroughly afterwards. Frequently touched surfaces There are a number of surfaces in the kitchen that can potentially create a route for the transmission of germs. Before preparing food, you should wash your hands with soap even if they are not visibly dirty. You ...