Keep Food Safe
Anna & Rukie's Cookbook
It is important we keep food safe, here are some things to think about:
• Buy the best food you can afford, store it safely and eat it quickly so there is less waste.
• Planning meals can save time and money.
• Make sure that foods are eaten within the ‘eat-by date’ on the packaging.
• Make sure your fridge and freezer are kept cold enough and clean, especially around the door seals.
• Perishable foods like cheese and meat must be kept at the correct temperature.
• Do not re-freeze food once it has been de-frosted.
• Take care when defrosting frozen meats and follow instructions carefully.
• Raw meat should be kept away food cooked food or food that’s eaten raw.
• Do not used dented tins.
• Always wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food and keep them clean whilst cooking.
• Make sure your work surfaces are clean.
• Clean pans, chopping boards and utensils properly.
• Have a cleaning cloth for washing dishes and a different one for washing the floor.
• Keep food in clean containers and wipe up crumbs to help stop flies, and mice etc.
• Make sure all food is cooked thoroughly.
• Young children and elderly people should not eat raw eggs or raw milk products.
• Remember some people are allergic to certain foods e.g. nuts, wheat or dairy products etc.
• Once food is cooked eat it quickly. If it is to be used later cool it and put it in the fridge or keep it hot