The FightBAC!^TM program is designed to people about food and its messages are Clean, Chill, Separate, and Cook.

The message “Clean” refers to washing hands, and dishcloths often. Proper hand washing may cut back on almost half of illnesses and reduce the spread of colds and flu.

The message “Chill” means it is important to refrigerate or freeze foods, prepared foods or leftovers within two hours. They should be if left at room temperature more than two hours.

The message “” means keeping raw meats, poultry and seafood away from other foods, whether they are in your shopping cart or in order not to spread . It is very important to carefully wash cutting boards and when they are used for these foods before working with other foods.

“Cook” means cooking foods to the right to make sure bacteria are killed. Food safety experts agree that using a food is the best way to ensure foods have been cooked to the right temperatures.