Campylobacter Infection: Prevention

How do you prevent Campylobacter infection?

• Wash hands before handling food.
• Wash hands after handling raw food.
• Avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables.
• Clean utensils and countertops with hot soapy water after contact with raw meat.
• Cook meat (especially chicken) thoroughly until there is no more pink.
• Send chicken back at a restaurant if it is still pink.
• Drink water that has been tested and approved for purity (especially in developing countries).
• Avoid drinking water from streams, especially those that pass through areas where animals reside.
• Do not drink unpasteurized milk.
• Persons with diarrhea should wash their hands frequently with hot, soapy water.
• Disinfect toilets after use by someone who has diarrhea.