Always be careful when you're handling raw meat. You should implement a few tips into your storage and preparation routines to ensure a safe kitchen and dining experience.
- Store raw meat on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. If it isn't thoroughly packaged, gravity may pull bacteria from the meat down to any food sitting under it.
- Wash your hands before and after touching raw meat.
- Disinfect any counter or other surface that comes into contact with raw meat.
- Don't use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables.
These are just a few smart meat handing tips. The idea is to reduce opportunities for cross-contamination. A good rule to follow is if that raw meat or its juices touch another object outside of cooking, that object needs to be decontaminated, thoroughly cleaned, or thrown away.
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