Safety

When it comes to the kitchen, food safety is probably the most important thing. Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, utensils, etc., if they are not handled properly. This is especially true when handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood, so keep these foods and their juices away from already cooked or ready-to-eat foods and fresh produce.
Cutting Boards:
-Always use a clean cutting board.
-If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
-Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, you should replace them.
Preparation:
-Always wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before and after handling food.
-After cutting raw meats, wash cutting board, knife, and counter tops with hot, soapy water.
-Marinate meat and poultry in a covered dish in the refrigerator.