Food Safety Guidelines

verb to remove or neutralize harmful substances or impurities from something

• The laboratory technician followed strict protocols to decontaminate the equipment after each use.
• Make sure to decontaminate your hands before touching anything in the lab.
• I heard they had to decontaminate the whole area after that wild party.
• She felt the need to decontaminate her mind from negative thoughts.

noun a substance that is able to be eaten or consumed

adjective describing a quality of being able to be eaten or consumed

• The chef prepared a variety of edible arrangements for the event.
• I only eat edible flowers when they are in season.
• Those brownies were so good, they were totally edible.
• His jokes were so bad, they were barely edible.

noun a condition or practice conducive to the preservation of health, cleanliness, and sanitation

• Proper hygiene practices are essential in preventing the spread of diseases.
• Make sure you keep up with your hygiene to stay healthy.
• Dude, your hygiene game is on point!
• Maintaining good hygiene is like giving yourself a daily dose of self-care.

adjective no longer current or fashionable; outdated

• The report is considered out of date as it was published over a year ago.
• That fashion trend is so out of date, no one wears it anymore.
• His phone is so out of date, he needs to upgrade to the latest model.
• Her beliefs are out of date with the modern world, she needs to adapt to the current times.

adjective not cooked sufficiently

adverb in a manner that is not cooked sufficiently

• The chef apologized for serving the undercooked steak.
• I think the chicken might be undercooked, it's still pink in the middle.
• This pizza is totally undercooked, it's like eating raw dough.
• His arguments were undercooked and lacked substantial evidence.

noun Fugu is a type of pufferfish known for its potentially deadly poison if not prepared correctly.

• Fugu is a type of pufferfish that is considered a delicacy in Japan.
• Have you ever tried fugu? It's pretty unique!
• I heard that fugu is a real thrill to eat, but you have to be careful!
• Eating fugu is like taking a risk, as it can be poisonous if not prepared properly.

adjective describing a substance that is not harmful or poisonous

• The cleaning products we use are all nontoxic and environmentally friendly.
• I only buy nontoxic toys for my kids to play with.
• Dude, make sure that paint is nontoxic before you use it in your room.
• Her words were like a nontoxic balm to his wounded ego.