SafeConsume Food Safety – User Journey Animation

Summary

This video highlights essential tips for preventing foodborne illnesses at home. It emphasizes proper handling, storage, and cooking of food to avoid contamination. Raw chicken, a common carrier of harmful bacteria like Campylobacter, should be stored separately from vegetables and never washed to prevent spreading bacteria. The video also advises washing hands, cleaning surfaces, and using separate chopping boards for raw meat and vegetables. Cooking food thoroughly and storing leftovers correctly in a fridge set at 4°C or less is crucial. Be a food safety champion by following these steps and keeping your kitchen safe.

Takeaways

• 🍗 Raw chicken should be packed separately from vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.
• 🧊 Store raw chicken on the bottom shelf of the fridge, away from other foods to avoid contamination.
• 🥚 Eggs should always be stored in the fridge to prevent microbial growth.
• 👐 Washing hands and cleaning surfaces regularly helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
• 🍏 Washing fruits and vegetables is essential for removing bacteria from their surfaces.
• 🚫 Do not wash raw chicken, as it can spread bacteria like Campylobacter across the kitchen.
• 🔪 Use separate chopping boards and knives for raw meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.
• 🔥 Cooking food thoroughly ensures bacteria like Campylobacter are killed, ensuring food is safe to eat.
• ❄️ Store leftovers properly in the fridge or freezer, and keep the fridge set to 4°C or lower to prevent microbial growth.
• 🍽️ Wherever you are and whatever you cook, practicing good food safety makes each meal special and safe.

Q & A

Why is it important to pack raw chicken separately from other foods?

Raw chicken can be contaminated with foodborne bacteria like Campylobacter, which can lead to cross-contamination if it comes into contact with other foods, especially vegetables.

Where in the fridge should raw chicken be stored to prevent cross-contamination?

Raw chicken should be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods, particularly vegetables.

Why is it necessary to store eggs in the fridge?

Storing eggs in the fridge helps to prevent the growth of microbes on their surface, reducing the risk of foodborne illness.

What role does washing hands and surfaces play in food safety?

Washing hands and surfaces regularly reduces cross-contamination, ensuring that harmful bacteria are not transferred between different food items or preparation areas.

Should raw chicken be washed before cooking?

No, washing raw chicken can spread bacteria like Campylobacter across kitchen surfaces, increasing the risk of contamination.

Why is it important to use separate chopping boards for raw meat and vegetables?

Using separate chopping boards prevents cross-contamination, where harmful bacteria from raw meat could be transferred to vegetables or other ready-to-eat foods.

What are the signs that chicken is thoroughly cooked?

Thoroughly cooked chicken has no pink bits, the juices run clear, and it reaches the optimum cooking temperature to kill bacteria like Campylobacter.

How should leftovers be stored to maintain food safety?

Leftovers should be stored in the fridge or freezer at 4°C or below to stop the growth of harmful microbes.

What temperature should a fridge be set to for optimal food safety?

The fridge should be set to 4°C or less to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

What are some resources to learn more about food safety?

To learn more about food safety, you can visit the Safeconsume website and Public Health England’s e-Bug resources.