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These common mistakes in cooking can cause food poisoning

In the kitchen, food safety is a top priority, and often some mistakes made during food preparation can lead to serious health consequences.

In this photogallery we tell you about some of the most frequent mistakes that can cause food poisoning, from not respecting storage times to not cleaning utensils. Learning to recognise and avoid these mistakes is essential to protect your health and that of your loved ones, and to ensure maximum hygiene in the kitchen.

Let's find out together how to avoid food poisoning by following simple and useful error-proofing tips.

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These common mistakes in cooking can cause food poisoning
In the kitchen, food safety is a top priority, and often some mistakes made during food preparation can lead to serious health consequences. In this photogallery we tell you about some of the most frequent mistakes that can cause food poisoning, from not respecting storage times to not cleaning utensils. Learning to recognise and avoid these mistakes is essential to protect your health and that of your loved ones, and to ensure maximum hygiene in the kitchen. Let's find out together how to avoid food poisoning by following simple and useful error-proofing tips.
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Do not change the utensils used in the kitchen
When handling raw and cooked meat, it is essential to use different utensils to avoid the risk of contamination.
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Do not use a thermometer when cooking meat
Determining whether a food is correctly cooked is not possible using sight alone: it is essential to use a meat thermometer.
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Delay in storing leftovers
Leftover food must be stored within two hours, otherwise the risk of spreading disease-causing bacteria is greatly increased. There is no need to wait for food to cool down: it is much better to store food immediately than to leave it lying on the kitchen table for hours. Similarly, it is important not to leave leftovers in the fridge for more than four days.
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Defrosting meat the wrong way
Defrosting meat by simply leaving it out of the fridge is very dangerous, because bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature. Meat taken out of the freezer should be placed in the refrigerator or possibly in the microwave if you are in a hurry.
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Do not wash hands
Not washing hands exposes you to the risk of contaminating food with bacteria that can cause even serious illnesses. Bacteria can settle not only on food, but also on surfaces and people, which in turn can transfer them to food. Especially when handling raw meat, it is essential to wash your hands with soap and lukewarm water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the risk of contaminating food.
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Eating risky foods if you have a fragile immune system
Certain categories of people are at greater risk of contamination and for this reason should avoid eating certain foods, such as meat with egg on it. In particular, children under the age of 5 and the elderly over the age of 65, as well as those who have a fragile immune system or suffer from food-borne diseases, should take extra care.
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Wash the chicken in the sink
Chicken and raw meat in general should never be washed in the sink, because the spray from the tap could spread dangerous bacteria. Moreover, washing chicken does not remove any pathogenic bacteria. However, bacteria such as campylobacter, clostridium perfringens and salmonella are killed by the high temperature when they are cooked in the oven, so there is no risk of contracting them. Fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, can be rinsed in the sink.
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