Food safety

Why you should never wash raw chicken

Washing chicken before cooking it can increase your risk of food poisoning from campylobacter.

The truth about sweeteners

Find out the evidence on the safety of some of the most common sweeteners available in the UK.

How clean is your kitchen?

Common kitchen practices are putting the nation's health at risk. Get tips to avoid food poisoning.

Does the 'five-second rule' really work?

Is food dropped on the floor ever safe to eat? We put the 'five-second rule' under the microscope.

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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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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.

10 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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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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How to prevent germs from spreading

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

Foods to avoid if you're over 65

Find out why over-65s are at higher risk of food poisoning and what foods are risky.

Keep your home clean

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

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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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Sprouted seeds safety advice

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

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Wild salmon parasite warning

Food safety advice about eating wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout at risk of parasite infection.

Cooking turkey

Cook the perfect Christmas turkey with our guide to defrosting and cooking turkey safely, and using turkey leftovers

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