News — ready to eat food

If you want the safest and most practical kitchen setup, the best approach is to use at least 2 separate chopping boards: one kept strictly for raw meat, poultry and fish, and a second for ready to eat food like bread, fruit and cooked dishes. This simple change can cut your cross contamination risk dramatically and helps you follow Food Standards Agency guidance at home without any fuss. Why separate chopping boards matter in a real kitchen Raw meat, especially chicken, can carry bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella. These can survive on a damp chopping board for several hours....