The survey has shown largest number of coliform containing good in the kitchen is the sponge. Pathogens, molds and yeasts can easily grow in the moist environment of sponges. Because of its granular structure sponge holds up tiny food particles with water hence provides nourishment to the germs too.
Its really difficult to avoid sponges as these
are versatile and reusable cleaning tool in the kitchen.
Following are the ways to prevent illness due to this kitchen germ harbor:
- Rinse the sponge
with clean warm water after use. Squeeze it to expel absorbed water.
- Replace sponge
every week.
- Microwave it for
60 sec, it kills 99.9999 percent of sponge bacteria.
- Wash it in dishwasher operating with a drying cycle, it kills 99.9998 percent bacteria.
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| Right way of keeping sponge in holder |
Make sure your sponge holder have spaces to let go retained sponge
water. Keep your sponges clean and dry; Stay food safe!
Source: ARS, the in-house research arm of USDA
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