I wash frequently when I'm in the kitchen. Possibly from training 47 years ago at "the arches", where I was an assistant manager for two years. I also hate having a pile of dirty dishes when I'm done cooking, so it's 'clean as I go'.
Haven't poisoned anyone yet!
Oh, Milt. I read part of a study a decade or so ago in which they tested the "5 second rule " and found it was valid. The less time in contact with a smooth surface, the less bacterial transfer. However carpeted surfaces, according to their research give an almost instantaneous transfer.