Which kitchen food crimes are you guilty of?

DODGY CHILLER Someone who forgets to check their fridge is cold enough (0-5°C)

RAW GRILLER Someone who eats burgers and sausages that are still pink in the middle or have pink or red juices. Bacteria such as e. Coli can be present on minced red meat.

FRIDGE STUFFER Someone who crams their fridge full of food, which raises the temperature, allowing food-poisoning bacteria to grow

HAM SNIFFER Someone who thinks they can tell if food-poisoning bacteria are present by smelling the food.

FIVE SECOND BELIEVER Someone who drops food on the floor but eats it anyway.

MULTI PINGER – Someone who thinks it’s OK to reheat leftovers more than once.

FILTHY BOARDER someone who doesn’t wash chopping boards thoroughly in between preparing raw meat and ready-to-eat foods. COUNTER MELTER Someone who defrosts meat outside of their fridge, which can cause bacteria to grow.

OPEN TINNER Someone who stores open tins in the fridge, instead of emptying contents into a sealed container.

FRIDGE MINGLER Someone who doesn’t keep cooked and uncooked food separated in their fridge. TOP SHELFER Someone who doesn’t store raw meat and poultry covered at the bottom of the fridge. DOUBLE CHOPPER Someone who uses the same kitchen utensils for cutting raw meat as they do vegetables.

UNDERCOOKER Someone who doesn’t cook food thoroughly until it’s steaming hot all the way through – especially when reheating leftovers.

KITCHEN ZOOKEEPER Someone who thinks it’s OK to let their pets roam about the kitchen.

LABEL SNUBBER Someone who doesn’t read any information on labels. GRIMY WIPER Someone who doesn’t regularly change or wash their dish cloths and tea towels.

CHICKEN WASHER Someone who washes chicken, which can splash and spread the nasty food poisoning bacteria Campylobacter onto other surfaces.

MUCKY PREPPER Someone who doesn’t wash their hands before preparing food.

RISKY BIRDER Someone who eats chicken and turkey without checking that it has been cooked properly.

MEATY MITTER Someone who doesn’t wash their hands after touching raw meat or poultry.