2007-01-16 11:14:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Unless you have some secret antiseptic water that I'm unaware of, of course not. Submerged in boiling water for a minute would do the trick, as would a run through the dishwasher if heated drying is on. A weak bleach solution of one tbs per gallon of water is what many chefs use to sanitize.
2007-01-16 11:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Chef Noah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash with Hot soap and water. Why would you want to take a chance? See below...
Trichinosis, also called trichinellosis, or trichiniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork and wild game products infected with the larvae of a species of roundworm Trichinella spiralis, commonly called the trichina worm. The few cases in the United States are mostly the result of eating undercooked game or home reared pigs. It is most common in the developing world and where pigs are commonly fed raw garbage.
2007-01-16 19:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trichinosis has been pretty much eliminated from modern pigs, but just rinsing the tongs will NOT prevent the spread or food borne illnesses. dunk them in boiling water for a minute or better yet just get a pair.
2007-01-16 19:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by ph62198 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid not. Rinsing will not do the best job. You can get some of the germs off by rinsing but not all the ones. The ones that cause infections will more than likely still be there. It is best to wash them before you touch cooked food with them.
2007-01-16 19:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must wash WELL with detergent.
Shoot, I replied but forgot to hit submit earlier
Anyway, you're supposed to wash your hands for a full thirty seconds on just a normal basis, so I'd imagine you need to wash your tongs at least that long, and an anti-bacterial dishwashing liquid wouldn't hurt. A few seconds won't help much. Why chance it?
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2007-01-16 19:55:28 · answer #5 · answered by OhWhatCanIDo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to use detergent and hot water to scrub it and then rinse. Some of these food bacteria are very quickly grown and dangerous. It takes an extra 1-2 min. to ensure that you wont have a lifetime injury...if you live.
2007-01-16 19:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt, err on the side of caution. Wash with soap and water!! Especially when cooking for young children and the elderly!
2007-01-16 19:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could, but don't chance it. A few seconds of soap, scrubbie, and hot water followed by a quick rinse will take care of it.
2007-01-16 19:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you add some bleach...clorox is the best mixed with water than rinse well
2007-01-16 19:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by kathy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use soap and warm water!
2007-01-16 19:20:45 · answer #10 · answered by BringBackBubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋