Mistake: Not washing hands long enough—or properly.
Scrub a dub-dub—your hands are likely covered in grub. So wash them early and often to avoid cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
How to fix it: “People don’t wash their hands long enough. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to stop the spread of foodborne pathogens,” McManus says. “Wash before and during cooking, especially after touching raw meat and poultry. The FDA recommends at least 20 seconds in hot, soapy water. Try singing ‘Happy Birthday’ once to time it out.”
