You can reduce your chance of getting food poisoning or spreading germs that can cause food poisoning by:

• Washing your hands after changing diapers, going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, touching animals, or taking out the trash
• Paying attention to food safety. Tips include:
  • Not drinking unpasteurized milk or foods made with it
  • Washing fruits and vegetables well before eating them
  • Keeping the refrigerator colder than 40°F (4.4°C) and the freezer below 0°F (-18°C)
  • Cooking meat and seafood until well done
  • Cooking eggs until the yolk is firm
  • Washing hands, knives, and cutting boards after they touch raw food