Non-porous acrylic, plastic or glass boards and solid wood boards can be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Sanitize both wooden and plastic cutting boards with a solution of one teaspoon liquid chlorine bleach per quart of water. Flood the surface with the bleach solution and allow it to stand for several minutes, then rinse and air dry or pat dry with fresh paper towels. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly washed with water and refrigerated to reduce spoilage. The temperature in a refrigerator should be maintained at or below 40 F, and food should be stored in covered containers.
Heat kills bacteria.
Pasteurized eggs should be used in place of shell eggs when making homemade ice cream, eggnog and mayonnaise. If you cannot obtain pasteurized eggs, then you must omit the egg ingredient when making homemade ice cream. When cooking eggs, make sure that the yolk and white are firm, not runny. Microwave cooking requires special precautions. Many microwave dishes must be removed from the oven and stirred to ensure thorough cooking.