I know this may seem like a topic that is obvious but I thought that I should go over it just in case. When it comes to handling raw meat you have to be very careful. It is very easy to touch raw meat and then touch something else by accident. Trust me it’s happened to me before and still to this day if I’m in a rush prepping foods I may grab something by accident right after touching raw meat.  Remembering to be very careful when prepping raw meat can be a little difficult at first but as you begin to cook more and more this is something that you will become more aware of.  One of the most important rules is to not mix any raw meats with any food that has already been cooked. This can contaminate the already cooked food and can be harmful to someone’s health if they were to eat that cooked food that was mixed with the raw meat.  It is best to keep everything separate when cooking. One way would be to keep the raw meat on one plate and place the cooked meat on another plate. Another thing to remember is to always wipe down all surfaces where you have been preparing the raw meat. This is where Clorox wipes come in handy to make sure there surfaces have been disinfected. If you do not have any of the wipes you could always use soap and a sponge to clean the surfaces. But if you do use a sponge make sure to wash the sponge afterwards to make sure it is clean. And the biggest rule of them all to remember when handling raw meat is to WASH YOUR HANDS. Like I said before it is easy to go on and touch something else after prepping raw meat so washing your hands in between is a must. One thing that I have learned from other cooks on tv is to have one hand free to add the seasoning and have the other hand moving the meat to make sure the seasonings get all over it. Always remember these tips when handling raw meats.