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.