The best way to avoid food poisoning is to
follow proper food safety guidelines, including:
1. Wash your hands before handling food and after touching raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs.
2. Cook foods to the appropriate internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria (use a food thermometer to ensure accuracy).
3. Store food at the proper temperature (refrigerate perishable foods promptly and keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold).
4. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from ready-to-eat foods.
5. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating or cooking.
6. Throw away any food that looks or smells questionable.
7. Follow expiration dates on food packages.
8. Be cautious when eating out, particularly at buffets or street vendors.
By following these guidelines, you can greatly reduce your risk of food poisoning.