Food safety

How to use leftovers safely

Tips on storing and using leftovers safely to help your food budget go further and reduce your risk of food poisoning.

Ten ways to prevent food poisoning

How to prevent food poisoning, including tips on hand washing, food storage and thorough cooking.

How to wash fruit and vegetables

How to store, wash and prepare fruit and vegetables to prevent food poisoning, including E. coli.

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How to store food safely

Proper storage of food can reduce the risk of food poisoning. These tips will help keep your food safe to eat

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How to prepare and cook food safely

How to prepare and cook food correctly to reduce the risk of food poisoning, including E. coli

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Sprouted seeds safety advice

Safety advice on the consumption of sprouted seeds following recent outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli

How to prevent germs from spreading

Cleaning tips to help reduce the number of germs in your home

Keep your home clean

How good home hygiene can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as MRSA, E.coli and Clostridium difficile

Beware of common household germs

You can't kill all the germs in your home, but these are the germs you need to protect yourself against

Food and hygiene facts

Facts about germs in the home, including where most germs are found and how to stop bacteria spreading in the house

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Barbecue food safety

Cooking food thoroughly at a barbecue helps to avoid food poisoning. Find out how to tell when your meat is done.

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