You can't see, smell, or taste bacteria, but they can be on and in your food and make you sick.

Cooking your food thoroughly destroys the bacteria.

Preferably avoid keeping any left overs. If they need to be kept, cool food immediately by keeping in a shallow container and then further cool in the refrigerator

Be sure that sauces, soups, and gravies come to a boil.

Let food sit for a few minutes after cooking in a microwave.

For food safety, keep hot foods hot and cold food like sandwiches and salad cold.

Always cook eggs before eating. Egg yolks and white should be firm.