Food poisoning isn't pretty, and there are many common mistakes people make in the kitchen every day that put them at risk of getting ill. From overfilling fridges and reusing dirty chopping boards to double dipping spoons and undercooking meat, these are the 31 hygiene errors everyone makes when cooking – along with tips for how to avoid them.

Click or scroll our gallery to uncover the kitchen mistakes that could poison you, counting down to the biggest error of them all.

We’ve based our ranking on how common the mistakes are and how likely they are to cause food poisoning, with guidance from official sources and expert advice.

Food mistakes that could poison you: food hygiene tips to avoid getting ill