Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues. Bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus are often expelled into the air during coughing and sneezing. If these bacteria land on food that stays at room temperature, they will grow quickly. Pets are not allowed in restaurants and should not be around the food preparation area in the home. Be sure to wash your hands well after handling pets.
Shopping Always buy government inspected meat and poultry and pasteurized milk.
Raw milk was associated with over 40 reported cases of human disease in Manitoba in 1988. Buy only fresh, clean eggs with no cracks. Bacteria can enter an egg through a crack. If an egg becomes cracked, be sure to use it in a dish that will be cooked thoroughly. Purchase only enough eggs for one or two weeks at a time.