The Holidays are now officially over and summer is still too far away to bear. This is the time of year when we are most likely to stay in and binge on some good old-fashioned TV. Sitting at home, all warm and cozy, surrounded by a plethora of snacks as far as the eye can see, is a perfectly satisfying way to watch the coldness of January pass by.
However, before you reach for that bowl of popcorn or grab a handful of chips from the tray, stop and ask yourself a very important question: Have my hands been properly washed recently? This is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness, including foodborne illness. During these days of seemingly endless coughing and sniffling, we tend to touch our eyes, ears, and noses without even realizing it. In doing so, we can inadvertently be contaminating our food with a plethora of sickness-inducing germs.
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