Food is one of the most important human needs. Ensuring that it is safe to consume remains a top priority so as to reduce the occurrence and spread of diseases.

There are some very common concerns that come with food and one of them is whether the food itself is good enough to eat. Most people rarely read labels and they may be buying items that they wouldn’t ordinarily eat simply because they did not go the extra mile to find out the contents of the box or tub.

Another concern is whether the food has been contaminated even before it leaves the supermarket. Labeling and packing rules may indeed have been followed but something could have gone wrong during transportation or refrigeration. Bacteria can easily develop if food is not refrigerated properly.

Protecting yourself from contaminated food is very important because most bacteria are unseen. Some food may not have a foul smell or look but is already bad. You will need to be extra vigilant when shopping so as to get quality unspoiled food items.

Always check the labels on the packaging. Look for the contents of the food and scan the list. Find out what it is you will be eating if you buy that item. Check for the ‘sell-by’ date and ‘use-by’ date. The ‘use-by’ date indicates when it should be consumed by so if the date is close by or past then it is probably already spoilt. The ‘sell-by’ date allows more leeway and the product can be used even after this date.

When shopping, pick frozen meats last so as to reduce the time they spend outside refrigeration. They should remain either under 5⁰C or over 60⁰C at any one time. You should consider investing in a cooler if the drive back is longer than an hour.

Don’t buy damaged, foul-smelling, or bruised items. They will easily carry bacteria around with them. Inspect all the vegetables, fruits, and frozen items carefully. This will also ensure that your items stay longer at home after shopping, meaning less waste for you.

When chopping meat ensure that you use a different board. Clean and disinfect all the items used during the chopping immediately after chopping so as to avoid any juices contaminating other surfaces and foods. Also, keep meat juices away from other foods in the freezer.

All packing and labeling rules may have been followed but the problem can arise from the handling of the food so keep your hands, utensils, and surfaces clean at all times. Pneumatic ball valves are essential components of all food-processing plants, and the quality of the valves used strongly influences the microbiological safety of the food production process.

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