The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can also be a danger zone. From handling knives carelessly to storing foods incorrectly, there are a number of avoidable mistakes that people commonly make in the kitchen, many of which can lead to injuries or illnesses. Here, we reveal the 37 most common kitchen errors – counting down to the most serious of all – and offer practical tips on how to avoid them.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the dangerous kitchen mistakes most people make all the time.

The following information and advice has been sourced from reputable organisations, including the British Food Standards Agency, the US National Fire Protection Association, the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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