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| More than 5,000 leaflets will be distributed among users of the grocery stores in Verónicas, El Carmen, Saavedra Fajardo, Vistabella, San Andrés, La Alberca, Espinardo and Cabezo de Torres | The Department of Commerce, Markets and Public Roads, led by councilor Juan Fernando Hernández, launches an informative campaign, taking advantage of the Christmas holidays, in the eight market places of the municipality, under the slogan "This Christmas, safe food."More than 5,000 triptychs will be distributed among users of the food markets of Verónicas, El Carmen, Saavedra Fajardo, Vistabella and San Andrés, La Alberca, Espinardo and Cabezo de Torres, with practical advice and precautionary measures for consumers.In addition to intensifying the work of surveillance and control in the face of the Christmas holidays by the Consumer inspection service, the Department wants consumers to have clear a series of recommendations when preparing and consuming food, among which stand out the following:When preparing food: ü Correct hand washing before handling food.

ü Verify that the food is in good condition before consuming.

ü During preparation and cooking, ensure that raw and processed foods do not come into contact.

ü Put cooked food in the refrigerator as soon as it reaches the right temperature, well protected by airtight and clean containers.

ü As for the most perishable foods, ensure that the shortest possible time elapses between preparation and consumption.When consuming food: ü Before consuming fruits and vegetables, especially raw, wash them very well, and if possible sanitize them, for example with a few drops of bleach for food use.

ü Do not consume raw food that has not been preserved at the proper temperature before consumption.

ü When you go to prepared food establishments, bars or restaurants, it is important that good hygienic practices are observed by the staff, as well as in the way food is available to the public, especially that it is well protected from environmental contamination and with the right temperature.For councilor Juan Fernando Hernández, "prevention is the key to food safety and consumers are an indispensable piece in this process, so any guide is good if it serves to make the population aware of the importance of following the strict table a series of recommendations when preparing and consuming food ".

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia