2c M any Connecticut consumers are concerned about the safety of food they purchase from grocery stores or buy from restaurants. However, food prepared in your own home can be a source of foodborne illness, too.
Special care needs to be taken with risky foods.
These foods are more likely to be the source of food borne illness causing bacteria, viruses and parasites. Microorganisms will grow and multiply in these foods if they are kept at room temperature for more than two hours. If your hands have any kind of skin abrasion or infection, cover them with clean disposable gloves but follow the hand washing rules above. Thoroughly wash, with hot, soapy water, all surfaces and utensils that come in contact with raw meat, fish, poultry or eggs. Don't let juices from raw meat, fish or poultry come in contact with other raw or cooked foods, unless they will be cooked together.