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Dave, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore Have to Be Careful When it Comes to Cross-Contamination in the Kitchen. Cross-contamination is the scientific word for how germs can be spread from one food product to another. Cross contamination is one of the easiest ways to get sick from eating food. When Dave cooks dinner for the chipmunks, he is especially careful when handling raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood. These foods and their juices need to be kept separate from ready-to-eat foods, like chips and vegetables. Dave has a lot on his plate when it comes to keeping the chipmunks happy, healthy, and ready to sing! Ask your parents to follow Dave’s tips below to keep your family healthy too. ✔ Keep raw meat and poultry apart from foods that won’t be cooked. ✔ Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after touching raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood. ✔ Always wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with warm water and soap after they come in contact with raw meat, poultry, eggs and seafood.

SOLUTION

✔ Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry and seafood.

Theodore would like some peanuts! Can you show him the way through this maze?