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Wash fruits, vegetables, pulses and cereals with clean water to remove dirt, germs, bacteria and also pesticides from the surface
   
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Safety through water & raw materials
  • Boil your drinking water everyday. Make sure the water boils for 10 minutes after it has reached boiling point and is already boiling. Don't put your hands in the container(urn, ghada) with water, use a long handled spoon/glass to do it( with an appropriate diagram)"
  • Greens, vegetables and fruits need to be thoroughly washed, because of faeces from pigs on the vegetables and greens which we consume.Cysticercosis an infestation only in non-vegetarians is also seen in vegetarians in India. . .
  • Wash fruits vegetables, cereals, pulses and other raw materials with clean water and thoroughly; rub the surface of the fruits and vegetables till clean, before consuming them. (wash repeatedly till the draining water is clear)
  • Do not use food beyond its expiry date. While buying packaged food even if the food is well before the expiry date, ensure that the package is not puffed up or dented. The outer packing should look new and not old. The packing should not be punctured in any place. While opening it if there is any air sound or hissing sound then please do not consume the contents as they can lead to food poisoning. As soon as the packaged is opened place it in the refrigerator. Consume it within the stipulated time .
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