How can cross-contamination be prevented?
Cross-contamination is how bacteria can be spread. When handling raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs, keep these foods and their juices away from ready-to-eat-foods. Always start with a clean area, wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash cutting boards, dishes, countertops and utensils with hot soapy water. — Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator. — Use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry and seafood. — Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs until it has been thoroughly washed with hot soapy water. ************** How were weights and measures originally determined? When the colonists came to North America, they brought with them the weights and measures they were used to. This meant there were many different systems of weights and measures. After the American Revolution, the United States had measu
