Wash your hands with soap and water before preparing food, before eating, and before feeding your children. Washing your hands prevents the spread of disease. Keep a special clean rag for drying your hands. Wash it often and dry it in the sun. Or dry your hands in the air by shaking the water off.
Wash or peel all fruits and vegetables that are eaten raw.
Do not let raw meat, poultry, or fish touch other food that is eaten raw. Always wash your hands, knife, and cutting board after cutting these meats.
Avoid coughing, spitting, and chewing things like gum or betel near food so your saliva does not get in the food.
Do not allow animals to lick dishes or utensils clean. If possible, keep animals out of the kitchen.
Throw food out when it spoils.
Sources
Burns, A. A., Niemann, S., Lovich, R., Maxwell, J., & Shapiro, K. (2014). Where women have no doctor: A health guide for women. Hesperian Foundation.
