Foundation
Wash hands before preparing food
Whenyou start preparing a meal
Wet your hands, soap and rub all surfaces for at least 20 seconds, rinse and dry with a clean towel. Wash again after handling raw foods or touching rubbish.
Start tiny
Begin by wetting your hands.
SafetyHandwashing helps prevent cross-contamination; wash utensils and food-contact surfaces too.
Evidence grade AMeta-analysis, evidence-based guideline, or repeated findings
Health Canada. Food safety and you. Read the source ↗ World Health Organization (2006), Five keys to safer food manual. Read the source ↗ The grade refers to established food-hygiene guidance, not a trial of the card or its cue.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
