Flour is a raw ingredient. Wheat comes from the farm, so it’s minimally processed and then packaged for use. Because it’s raw, flour may contain harmful germs, like E. coli and Salmonella, that cause food poisoning. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw flour to prevent it from spreading to other foods. Remember to wash bowls, utensils, countertops, and other surfaces that have touched raw flour with hot, soapy water.

Video courtesy of the North American Millers’ Association