The Iroquois County Public Health Department recognized Food Safety Education Month this September. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food.

During National Food Safety Education Month the Iroquois County Public Health Department encourages you to learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe by taking steps to prevent food related illness.

Washing your hands, cleaning utensils, and maintaining a clean environment for cooking are key factors in preventing the spread of bacteria. Washing vegetables under running water is another easy way to prevent food contamination. While prepping, cooking, serving and storing, make sure utensils that were used with uncooked meats are not cross contaminating ready-to-eat foods. While serving food, having separate utensils for all food items is the safest way to prevent a mix up and prevent cross contamination. Remember to keep it clean, keep it separate, and keep it safe.

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