Preparation
Always check your food ingredients for wholesomeness before you start. The use-by-date, the look and the smell are excellent indicators that the item has not spoiled.

Don't thaw foods at room temperature. Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator, or in a microwave oven if cooking immediately.

Keep food clean by avoiding cross-contamination. Keep dirty preparation activities well away from clean or cooked food. Do not share utensils, plates and chopping boards between dirty operations and clean cooked food. In between handling raw and cooked foods, wash utensils such as tongs, knives and chopping boards with hot soapy water. Make sure that utensils and equipment are always clean.

Wash hands thoroughly before preparation, after going to the toilet, and after handling pets and raw food. Use soap and warm water, rubbing for at least 30 seconds.

A 10 second splash under the tap is not washing your hands.