When was the last time you cleaned your refrigerator crisper or meat drawer or washed your can opener?

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If it's been a while, you might want to clean up your act or at least your kitchen, potentially harmful microorganisms such as E. coli, salmonella and listeria on kitchen items are among the many causes of foodborne illnesses.

Some of the germiest areas, in terms of having microorganisms that could make you sick, included the vegetable and meat compartments of the refrigerator, rubber spatula, blender gasket, can opener and food storage container with a rubber seal.

Serious cases can lead to hospitalisation and major complications, such as kidney failure and miscarriages, depending on the culprit.

At home, it's important to pay attention to manufacturers' instructions for cleaning products that come in contact with food and to get on a regular cleaning schedule.

Make sure that your hands are clean and make sure that your food surfaces are clean."In kitchens, germs can be transferred from one food to another by using the same cutting board or utensils to prepare things without washing them in between.

Another problem is failing to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold, by letting them sit out at room temperature for long periods, you provide an opportunity for germs to grow and you're going to get yourself sick.

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