A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: Why to Wash Your Hands

The video emphasizes the critical role of hand-washing in food safety, particularly for school nutrition professionals. It highlights the CDC and FDA's recommendations on proper hand-washing to prevent the spread of harmful germs and foodborne illnesses, which cause thousands of deaths annually in the U.S. The video explains how germs spread and provides guidelines on when to wash hands, stressing the importance of thoroughness. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next video on proper hand-washing techniques.

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Why is it important to know both when and how to wash your hands?