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If you want to prevent cross contamination in your kitchen, the most effective setup is to use at least two separate chopping boards: one reserved for raw meat and fish, and one for ready to eat foods like bread, fruit and salads. In practice, a colour or material system works best, such as using a darker 45x35cm board for raw proteins and a lighter 38x28cm board for vegetables and cooked food. Why separate chopping boards matter for kitchen hygiene Cross contamination happens when bacteria from raw meat, poultry or fish spread to ready to eat food. A single board for...