What else did the nationwide survey show about handwashing?
48% claimed they wash their hands after handling raw meat. 47% said they wash their hands before preparing food. 17% said they wash their hands after handling money. 21% said they wash their hands ‘when they are dirty’ – but one of the problems is that since bacteria are invisible, you can’t always see that your hands need washing – this is why it’s important to wash them before and after particular activities. (See When should catering staff wash their hands?) When asked specifically about food hygiene practices and the main things they should do, 64% mentioned washing hands. 26% mentioned washing hands after handling raw meat.
