Various bacteria and viruses can cause illness. These disease causing organisms can be spread when proper food handling procedures are not followed.
The most effective things you can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness are wash your hands, avoid touching ready to eat foods with your bare hands, and do not prepare or handle food when you are ill. Keeping hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and avoiding cross-contamination are also important food safety procedures.
If you suspect you have been exposed to a foodborne illness, please
