1. When washing your hands, you must wash under your fingernails and between your fingers.
2. Bacteria can't usually see or smell anything because they are too small to have eyes or noses.
3. The most important thing about time is that you are always on time.
4. Salmonella breed faster in the heat, so it's important to keep food cold.
5. Perishables like milk and eggs should be kept in the refrigerator.
6. For your thumb, you can use a nail brush to clean under the nails and rub your fingers together.
7. It's best to dry your hands with paper towels, not cloth towels.
8. Clean up spills right away to avoid slipping and falling.
9. When you cut, you need to hold the knife properly.
10. It's best to let a kitchen tool cool before touching it.
11. Always store knives in a drawer or on a magnetic strip.
12. To cut bread, use a serrated (or bread) knife.
13. When cutting meat, remember to use different cutting boards for each type of meat to avoid cross-contamination.
14. When you're getting a topping ready, spread out your fingers and push with your palm.
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