How to Avoid Cross-Contamination

Step 1: Awareness
It's very important to be aware that when preparing food like raw chicken anything that has direct or indirect contact with the chicken can become a contaminant.

Step 2: Clean Hands, Board and Knife
Once you are finished prepping, make sure to clean your hands, board and knife thoroughly. Use soap and water being sure to turn on the water with your forearm.

Step 3: Spray Bottle
Mix in 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water and fill a small spray bottle. This is great for spraying things down when finished cooking. Mix in 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water and fill a small spray bottle. This is great for spraying things down when finished cooking. After spraying give it a good scrub with hot soapy water.

Step 4: Be Smart! Keep Food Apart!
When storing food in the fridge keep foods from touching. Use sealable containers or zip lock bags. Make sure to keep raw meat, fish or poultry on the bottom shelves to minimize dripping.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

• Spray Bottle
• Bleach
• Sealable Containers or Zip Lock Bags