Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

37. What about washing the items I use to prepare foods?

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Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and counter tops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food. Also, use hot, soapy water to clean up spills in the refrigerator. Some bacteria can still grow slowly at refrigerator temperatures.