- Wash all fruits and vegetables with a fruit and vegetable soap to remove bacteria before cutting. A good fruit and vegetable wash will remove fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, waxes, dirt and oil.
- All processed foods, such as hot dogs, need to be boiled per the package directions or for at least 5 minutes to eliminate bacteria.
- All poultry needs to be cooked to appropriate temperature to eliminate bacteria.
- All non-cooked foods, such as sushi, need to be handled in a very clean environment. Make sure everyone handling food is wearing plastic gloves.
- All purchased juices need to pasteurized – check the label.
- Ground meat, turkey, chicken, and beef need to be cooked to the appropriate temperature to eliminate bacteria.
- Utensils, straws, and cups should not be used by more than one person. Sharing will increase the likelihood of bacteria or viruses being transferred.