September is National Food Safety Education Month. You may know about the risks of raw chicken, but did you know handling uncooked flour and eggs have their own risks? To stay safe, follow these food safety tips while baking goodies and preparing comfort foods.
Wash hands and surfaces
When you’re baking sweet treats that contain ingredients like uncooked flour and eggs, frequent washing is key. Salmonella may be in raw flour and has the potential to contaminate other food items.
Washing your hands will help prevent cross-contamination of microorganisms in your home kitchen, but contamination isn’t limited to your hands. Be sure to wash utensils, bowls and countertops. Also, keep raw foods separate from food that won’t be cooked.
Bake away
To prevent food poisoning while baking with uncooked flour and eggs, avoid tasting any uncooked dough or batter. You should always follow the recipe or package instructions while baking and adhere to the temperature and cooking time listed.
These food safety tips will help you stay safe in the kitchen.
