Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – The Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia stated, through its official account on the “Twitter” website, that cutting boards are among the most surfaces that can cause food contamination.. so what should you do?
First, non-porous surfaces, such as plastic or ceramic, are preferable to being easier to clean than wood surfaces.
Cutting boards should be washed in hot, soapy water following each use, rinsed with clean water, and dried with air or clean paper towels.
The Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia indicated the need to use a cutting board for ready-to-eat food products, such as bread and salads, and to use another cutting board for raw meat and poultry to prevent the transmission of microbes.
Finally, be sure to replace all plastic and wooden cutting boards as soon as they wear out or cracks start to appear on their surfaces.
Earlier, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population provided a number of general tips and guidelines to maintain food safety.
The Ministry stressed, through its official account on Twitter, the importance of eating healthy and safe food to maintain health throughout life, and recommended eating healthy, clean foods, and meals containing vegetables and fruits that are beneficial to boost immunity.
The ministry called for ensuring the cleanliness of the cooking area, the necessity of separating raw and cooked food, and making sure that the food is thoroughly cooked before eating it, according to what it published on its official Twitter account.
Here are 5 general tips to ensure food safety:
- Ensure the cleanliness of the place where food is cooked
- Separate raw and cooked food
- Ensure that the food is well cooked
- Keep food at safe temperatures
- Use clean water when preparing and cooking food
