A client is asking about safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness. Which recommendation is most important for the nurse to emphasize?

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B) Washing hands thoroughly before and after handling food. Proper hand hygiene is the single most important practice to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illnesses, minimizing contamination during food preparation.

A client is asking about safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness. Which recommendation is most important for the nurse to emphasize?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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