K-State Research and Extension

Cooking shows are very popular to learn new cooking ideas and recipes. But the celebrity doesn’t always use good food handling practices.

Many will lick their fingers, touch their hair or dirty clothing, then touch food without washing their hands. In fact, not washing their hands was the most common hazard. The next problem was using the same cutting board between raw meat and vegetables to be served fresh. Not using a food thermometer to check meat doneness was also a problem.

Celebrity chefs’ purpose is to entertain and educate about food preparation techniques and helpful kitchen hints, which should include proper food safety practices.

Source: www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2016-12/celebchefs121416.html