Monday Message - Bugs or Bacteria?

How do you know if you have the 24 hour flu bug or a 24 hour foodborne illness?
We know that germs are everywhere and washing our hands is the top advice we receive from Doctors to prevent illness.  Hand washing is also essential to help avoid cross-contamination of food substances.  Whether cooked or uncooked, preparing foods with our hands and utensils on unclean surfaces can cause problems for the digestive track. 
Besides hand washing, there are other important tools you can use to use to prevent cross-contamination:  a food thermometer, extra cutting boards, proper food temperatures and prompt refrigeration.  Check out this link from Kids Eat Right to help prevent Cross-Contamination
Whether you are avoiding the Flu Bug or avoiding Bacteria to prevent a Foodborne Illness, here are the proper hand washing guidelines by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention):