Handwashing After preparing raw food, washing your hands thoroughly is essential to prevent spreading bacteria around the kitchen and on to other foods.

Raw food Raw food should be covered and stored below cooked food to prevent the cooked food from becoming contaminated.

A bacteria A bacteria is a micro-organism of one cell - like us it needs food, warmth, moisture and time to live and grow.

Fridge or Freezer If you put hot food in the fridge or freezer it raises the temperature inside the fridge or freezer and puts all other food at risk

Cool food Refrigerating food does not kill bacteria, it makes them inactive and unable to grow.

Kill micro-organisms In order to kill micro-organisms you must heat food right through to at least 70°C for at least 2 minutes.

Micro-organisms Most micro-organisms are harmless. The ones that cause diseases are called pathogens.

Food poisoning The most common cause of food poisoning is food prepared too early and not stored at the correct temperature

Bacteria Bacteria live all over you, on your skin, in your nose and throat and especially in cuts you may have.

Pets Pets such as cats, dogs and even terrapins, can carry Salmonella on their feet, fur or skin, so washing your hands after touching pets is essential.