1)   The government has passed strict laws on how food should be handled in shops and restaurants.

2)   Food poisoning is very rarely caused by the way food is handled in the home.

3)   Scientists believe that it is possible to do away with food poisoning completely.

4)   The risk of food poisoning can be greatly reduced by hygienically preparing and thoroughly cooking food.

5)   Babies and elderly people are particularly at risk from food poisoning.

6)   Alcoholics and drug abusers are more likely to suffer badly from food poisoning.

7)  The food chain usually starts with the farmer and ends with the consumer.  Harmful bacteria can get into the chain at any point.

8)  Britain has a bigger problem with food poisoning than other European countries.

9)   Microwave ovens kill off all bacteria almost immediately.

10)  Freezing kills off all bacteria.

11)  Frozen poultry must be reheated very thoroughly.

12)  It is safer for a fridge to be slightly too warm rather than slightly too cold.

13)  Leftovers which are allowed to cool, should not be re-heated before eating.

14)   Leftovers should only ever be re-heated once.  If not eaten then, throw them away..

15)   Prepared food and raw food should not be allowed to touch in case bacteria spread.

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