Keeping my Food Safe

• Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap.
  
• Rub them together to make a lather and scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails.
  
• Continue rubbing for at least 20 seconds. Sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice to time yourself!
  
• Rinse hands well under running water.
  
• Dry your hands using a paper towel or an air dryer.
  

When to wash your hands

• Before you prepare food, handle clean utensils, or clean cooking equipment.
  
• After touching your face, hair, nose, etc.
  
• After using the toilet room.
  
• After caring for or handling animals.
  
• After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking.
  
• After handling dirty utensils or cooking equipment.
  
• When switching from handling raw foods to foods that are ready to eat.

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