You have heard a lot the last 6 months about washing your hands and proper hygiene. Proper hand washing is not only important to prevent the spread of disease, but also important for food safety and consumption. This is nothing new, but the COVID19 pandemic as put a fresh emphasis on it! Are you washing your hands appropriately and effectively? Are you washing them during recommended times (not just after going to the bathroom)? Check out these tips below to help you stay healthy and well!
•Wet hands with running water and apply soap. Wash both sides of hands up to wrists, in between fingers, and in nails.
•Wash hands for at least 20 seconds— about the time it takes to sing two choruses of “Happy Birthday.”
•Dry hands with disposable paper towels, clean cloth towels or air dry.
When to wash hands:
•Before handling, preparing or eating food.
•Before feeding others.
•Prepare or handle raw foods such as poultry or other meats and seafood
•Switch food preparation tasks, such as working with raw meat then cutting vegetables
•Handle egg products
•After using the restroom
•After handling garbage or dirty dishes
Other situations that indicate hands should be washed include: •Changing a diaper •Coughing or sneezing •Smoking •Touching animals or other people •Touching your hair or body or any open cuts or sores •Using the phone •Handling dirty laundry
Wash your hands and stay well and safe!
-Kelsey
