Adrian Carter

Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes the microwave kill bacteria? What do we actually know about microwaves? How do they work? And are they the ultimate answer to food safety? Microwave ovens are great time-savers and can help you in a bind. These days microwave ovens can cook, grill, defrost and reheat any foods. These features can really help when grills or convection ovens take time to reheat or cook foods. Microwaves can be very effective in the reheating process if used correctly. Here’s the deal, microwaves don’t actually kill bacteria.

Reading Time: 6 minutesHandling carries the greatest risk when dealing with cross-contamination. This is where, colour-coding, food preparation separation and negligence come into play.

Reading Time: 9 minutesFoods must be separated in a manner that prevents contamination from three sources