๐ Should u wash fruits & vegetables with soap?
๐ซ No.
๐ง Clean running water is the safest choice for most fresh produce.
๐งผ Soap residues aren't meant to be eaten.
โ Do you wash your fruits with only water or do you use something else? Tell us
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โ๏ธ Myth or Fact?
Should hot food stay on the counter until it's completely cold?
โ No.
๐ฅฃ Divide into shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours.
๐ฅถ Keep your fridge at โค5ยฐC.
What is your practice at home?
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๐ Smells fine?
๐ Looks fine?
๐ Tastes fine?
๐ฆ It can still make you sick.
Don't rely on your senses alone to judge food safety.
When in doubt, throw it out.
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๐ง Can you refreeze thawed / defrosted food?
โ Yesโif it was thawed safely in the refrigerator (โค5ยฐC).
โ Noโif it was left on the kitchen counter.
๐ฅถ Safe thawing starts in the fridge.
How do you thaw / defrost?
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๐ง Is your fridge actually cold enough?
๐ฅถ Recommended temperature: โค 5ยฐC
๐ฆ Even a slightly warm fridge can reduce food shelf life and increase food safety risks.
Have you ever checked your fridge temperature? ๐
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โWould you eat food left on the counter overnight?
๐ฆ Bacteria grow rapidly between 5ยฐC and 60ยฐC.
๐ฅถ Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
โจ๏ธ Reheat to >82ยฐC.
Food poisoning or take care of your food, your choice.
What's your rule at home? ๐
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Sanitize regularly, especially after preparing raw foods
A clean cutting board is one of the simplest ways to reduce cross-contamination in your kitchen
Small food safety habits can make a big difference in protecting your family
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๐ชต Amazing Food Fact #7
Your Cutting Board Could Be Hiding Bacteria!
Most people wash their cutting boards after use, but deep knife cuts and scratches can trap tiny food particles and moisture.
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โ Food Safety Tips
๐น Wash cutting boards thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each use
๐น Allow boards to dry completely before storage
๐น Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
๐น Replace boards that have deep cuts, cracks, or damage
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