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Proper Handwashing and Food Safety

Global Handwashing Day is observed annually October 15th. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Hand washing is essential in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. The spread of germs from the hands of food handling and service workers to food is an important cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants.