What are common food safety mistakes?
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Common food safety mistakes to avoid: Not washing hands before cooking — wash with soap for 20 seconds. Cross-contamination — using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables. Wash boards and knives with hot soapy water between uses. Leaving food out too long — perishables should not sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour in hot weather). Undercooking meat — use a food thermometer to verify safe temperatures (165°F for poultry, 160°F for ground meat, 145°F for whole cuts). Thawing on the counter — thaw in the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave instead. Not cleaning sponges — replace or microwave wet sponges regularly.