What is the best way to ensure that food won't be contaminated?

Choosing to buy from a supplier with a good reputation is crucial for ensuring food safety and reducing the risk of contamination. A reputable supplier typically adheres to food safety regulations and standards, conducts regular inspections, and implements preventative measures to minimize contamination during food handling, processing, and delivery. By sourcing ingredients from trusted suppliers, you can have greater confidence in the quality and safety of the food products being purchased.

While other options also contribute to food safety, they do not address the initial sourcing of food. Cooking food thoroughly and storing food in the freezer are important processes in preventing contamination but assume that the food has already been safe to begin with. Likewise, washing fruits and vegetables helps reduce surface contaminants but does not address the risk that may come from the source of the food itself. Therefore, sourcing from a trusted supplier forms the foundation of a comprehensive food safety strategy.