HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H2O2) INSTRUCTIONS for FOOD PREPARATION

Make a mixture of 20 ounces water and 1 ounce H2O2.  Put in a spray bottle and spray sparingly on meats.  Leave on 2-3 minutes, then rinse.

For fruits and vegetables the solution does not have to be as strong and should be as follows:  Add ½ cup of either H2O2 or bleach to one gallon of water.  Soak vegetables or fruits 5-10 minutes, then rinse.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) MUST be FOOD GRADE.  This is NOT the stuff you buy at drug stores for cuts.  It is extremely strong unless diluted.  If you get it on your hands (or any other part of your body) undiluted it will burn, sting, and itch and will leave white patches where it touched your skin.  When adding it to water make sure it is evenly dispersed throughout the water before putting your hands in it.  It is recommended that you store it in a very thick UNUSED plastic bottle.  If you put it in glass, it could break and would be difficult to clean up without burning yourself.  Also, the bottle must be previously unused, putting it in the dishwasher is not good enough!  Be sure to rinse the outside of the bottle after you pour H2O2 out of it because if it drips on the bottle it will sting.  Again, it is very strong – use with great awareness and caution.