Handwashing

Handwashing in food service is essential for preventing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. Proper hand hygiene is a key practice for food handlers to ensure food safety.

• Handwashing Posters (Institute of Child Nutrition)
  
  • Effective Handwashing
  • How to Wash Your Hands 
  • When to Wash Yoru Hands 
• Handwashing Videos
  • A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands (USDA)
  • A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands (Spanish): Lavado de Manos: Cómo Lavarse las Manos (USDA)  

• Mealtime Memo August 2024: Preventing Illness with Handwashing and Glove Use (USDA)

• More resources: "Handwashing" in CSDE's Resource List for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs