Most cases of food poison illness can be prevented through proper cooking or processing of food, which kills bacteria. Here are steps you can take to prevent food poisoning at home; Handle food properly, always wash hands with soap before and after handling or preparing food and after using the toilet, or after handling raw meat, fish or egg, eat food hot, keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat food and don't taste unsure food. Heat food thoroughly and boil when warming before you serve it.

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