If you’re preparing food, chances are that you’re not properly washing your hands.
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a study that found 97 percent of people don’t properly wash their hands when preparing food, which can lead to cross-contamination and ultimately raise the risk of contracting food poisoning. As WFSB noted, the study found that most people are simply too rushed to properly clean up.
“As a mother of three young children, I am very familiar with the mad dash families go through to put dinner on the table,” said Carmen Rottenberg, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA. “You can’t see, smell or feel bacteria. By simply washing your hands properly, you can protect your family and prevent that bacteria from contaminating your food and key areas in your kitchen.”
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