Food and House Hygiene Facts

Published by Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Permalink 0

“Most people think of the toilet as the most contaminated part of the house, but in fact the kitchen sink typically contains 100,000 times more germs than a bathroom or lavatory.”

“The average kitchen chopping board has around 200% more faecal bacteria on it than the average toilet seat. Hygiene experts advise you to use separate chopping boards for red meat, poultry, fish and vegetables.”

Click here to read more about the British National Health Service‘s statistics regarding germs and their propagation in your food and home.

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Germy Stuff Cooks and Diners Should be Aware Of

Published by Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Permalink 0

contributed by Louise McGee Cook

This article appeared on Shine from Yahoo, and is from the Editors of Prevention. This material is not original material belonging to The Rambling Epicure and we do not take credit for it. We are passing it along as information for the good of the public.


You touch germy stuff all day. In fact, the average adult comes in contact with as many as 30 objects within a minute, including germ-harboring, high-traffic surfaces such as light switches, doorknobs, phone receivers, and the remote control. While most of us are aware that these surfaces aren’t bastions of sanitation (and why we wash our hands accordingly) there are, unfortunately, places many of us visit regularly where germs abound. Here, 7 of the most common, and how you can stay (mostly) germ-free.

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