Report any food poisoning incidents if the food involved came from a restaurant or commercial outlet. Give a detailed, but short account of the incident. If the food is a commercial product, have it in hand so you can describe it. If you're asked to keep the food refrigerated so officials can examine it later, follow directions carefully. Thaw in 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 them often. Replace sponges every few weeks. 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 chicken and before dicing salad ingredients. Use plastic cutting boards rather than wooden ones, where bacteria can hide in grooves.