Put packages of raw meat, poultry or fish on a plate before refrigerating so their juices won't drip on other food. Raw juices often contain bacteria. Keep food preparation areas and tools clean. Thaw food in the refrigerator. Wash hands in hot soapy water before preparing food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets.
Bacteria can live in kitchen towels, sponges and cloths.
Wash and replace them often. Keep raw meat, poultry and fish and their juices away from other food. For instance, wash your hands, cutting board and knife in hot soapy water after cutting up the chicken and before dicing salad ingredients. Use plastic cutting boards rather than wooden ones where bacteria can hide in grooves. Replace plastic cutting boards when they become badly grooved.