This Common Kitchen Routine Could Be Spreading Harmful Bacteria

Many Nigerian kitchens rinse the same board after cutting raw chicken and then use it for tomatoes, onions or cucumbers without proper sanitisation. Raw meat often carries invisible bacteria. Without thorough cleaning of cutting boards and knives, these germs transfer to ready-to-eat foods — a leading cause of food poisoning, say health experts and the WHO. Even if a board looks clean, it may still harbour risks. To protect your family, use separate boards for raw meat and vegetables or wash with hot, soapy water and sanitiser between tasks. How do you handle cutting raw meat and veggies in your kitchen — separate boards or a quick wash and reuse?

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