ABSTRACT

It has been said that the last line of defense against foodbome illness is in good food hygiene practice in the home. This comes as a surprise to many consumers, who are largely unaware that the domestic kitchen can be at the center of food poi­ soning incidents. Consumers do play an essential role in the prevention of food­ bome illness and require clear and consistent information on all aspects of food handling, from selecting food at the store to dealing with leftovers, constituting what is in effect a food hygiene advisory for the home.