The three times to wash when cooking are?

1. Before handling food. This is to remove any bacteria that may be present on your skin, which can contaminate food.

2. After handling raw meat, poultry, or fish. This is to remove any bacteria that may have transferred from the raw meat to your hands.

3. After handling any dirty utensils or equipment. This is to remove any bacteria that may have accumulated on the utensils or equipment, which can contaminate food.