This common kitchen mistake can be as dangerous as eating raw meat

The dangers of not rinsing your cutting board after prepping produce

Sharpen up: You’ve been using a cheese grater all wrongMost cooks are aware of the importance of sanitation when handling raw meat — but failing to take similar precautions with produce can be just as dangerous.

Everyone should know how to thoroughly wash their hands after the COVID-19 pandemic, but here’s a reminder:Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails with the soap.Produce products are likely covered in pathogens– a generic term for any organism that can produce disease– naturally found in soil or picked up along the way to your kitchen.

Fruits and vegetables should be held under lightly running water as you work the surface with your hands or a designated produce-only scrub, not leaving a speck of dirt. And don’t skip the thick-skinned melons, citrus or heads of lettuce and cabbage either. They all need a rinse before removing their outer layers.

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