A member asked:

Will germs transferred from a person's dirty hands be killed when food is placed in oven? does the heat kill the bacteria on the food? yes? no?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Oven temperatures (over about 160 degrees) kills all bacteria and viruses that could cause human infection. Don't worry about it.

Answered 10/21/2016

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