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Wash reusable grocery bags: separate raw foods and clean by material

New York State health guidance advises laundering cloth bags, washing plastic-lined bags with soapy water and drying completely. Keep raw meat and seafood leaks away from other foods.

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Reusable bags can retain drips, crumbs and moisture. Separate raw ingredients from ready-to-eat foods, and distinguish washable fabric from plastic-lined bags. The FDA emphasizes prevention of cross-contamination.

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Check inside the bag for crumbs or stains and read the fabric-care label.
Pack raw meat, poultry and seafood separately in leakproof packaging away from fruit, bread and ready-to-eat foods.
Machine-wash washable cloth bags with detergent following the label.
For plastic-lined or coated bags, wipe inside and out with warm soapy water if permitted, then rinse. Do not machine-wash unless allowed.
Air-dry corners and the bottom completely before storing in a cool, dry place.
Replace bags that cannot be safely cleaned, and do not mix food bags with shoes, gym clothes or household chemicals.

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