Food safety's about more than keeping your hands away from a
whirring food processor blade — it means knowing how to avoid
spreading bacteria, safe shopping, and more. Check out these
facts on safe food preparation. Why Food Safety Matters Food
that hasn't been prepared safely may contain bacteria like E.
coli. Unsafe food can also spread food-borne illnesses like and
Campylobacter (pronounced: kam-pye-low-bak-tur) infection. The
good news is you can keep on top of bacteria and food-borne
illness by playing it safe when buying, preparing, and storing
food. Start at the Supermarket You have your shopping list in
one hand and that shopping cart with the bad wheel in the other.
But where should you start and how do you know which foods are
safe? Take a peek at these tips: Make sure you put refrigerated
foods in your cart last. For example, meat, fish, eggs, and milk
should hit your cart after cereals, produce, and chips. When
buying packaged meat, poultry (chicken or turkey), or fish,
check the expiration date o