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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Adrienne Matei

FOUND: Nine ways to avoid food poisoning microbiologists tips for safe healthy eating | Mind Blowing Facts

Illustration of steaks with a closeup of bacteria laid over
‘Home cooks tend to underestimate how cross contamination can spread bacteria across the kitchen,’ says Dr Siyun Wang. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Do you use the same kitchen sponge for days on end? Let your takeout pizza languish on the counter overnight?

We all have questionable kitchen habits – but when it comes to food safety, shortcuts we think of as harmless can open the door to dangerous pathogens such as bacteria and toxins, according to microbiologists. Here’s how experts suggest staying safer in the kitchen.

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