Cooking at home is a great way to save money, but it also means being more vulnerable to that sneaky devil known as food poisoning. The List spoke to Jolie Weiss with the Arizona Department of Health Services to explain four mistakes folks are making in the kitchen – and what we can do to keep our loved ones safe. Check out the video above to see how you can prevent cutting board cross-contamination; learn why thawing on the counter top could be dangerous; how to prevent undercooking meats; and the right way to way to wash your ingredients. 

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