Health Tip: Keep Bacteria Out of Your Kitchen

(HealthDay News) -- A few good practices can help reduce the risk of food poisoning by keeping your kitchen free of bacteria.

Here are some suggestions from the website eatright.org:

• Don't multitask while you're cooking.
• Anyone working in the kitchen, including children, should wash hands frequently and thoroughly.
• Use hot, soapy water to wash all kitchen surfaces, especially after spills and before preparing food.
• All dishes and cookware should be washed in the dishwasher or hot soapy water. Avoid cracked or chipped dishes, which can harbor bacteria.
• Frequently change and wash dish towels, using the hot cycle.
• Promptly clean any splatters inside your refrigerator or microwave.