How do you prevent food poisoning?Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone? Food poisoning not only sends 128,000 Americans to the hospital each year—it can also cause long-term health problems. You can help keep your family safe from food poisoning at home by following these four simple steps: clean,separate, cookand, chill. Show
Clean: Wash Hands, Utensils, and Surfaces OftenGerms that can make you sick can survive in many places around your kitchen, including your food, hands, utensils, cutting boards, and countertops. Wash your hands the right way:
Wash surfaces and utensils after each use:
Wash fruits and vegetables, but not meat, poultry, or eggs:
Additional Information:Food Safety Quick Tips: Clean (FDA) Cleanliness Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness (USDA) Separate: Don’t Cross ContaminateUse separate cutting boards and plates for produce, meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs:
Keep certain types of food separate:
Additional Information:Food Safety Quick Tips: Separate (FDA) Cook to the Right TemperatureFood is safely cooked when the internal temperature is high enough to kill germs that can make you sick:
Keep food hot (140˚F or above) after cooking:If you’re not serving food right after cooking, keep it out of the temperature danger zone (between 40°F -140°F) where germs grow rapidly by using a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray, or slow cooker. Microwave food thoroughly (165˚F or above):
Follow special guidelines for barbeques and smokers:
Additional Information:Food Safety Quick Tips: Cook (FDA) Grilling and Food Safety (USDA) Kitchen Thermometers (USDA) Chill: Refrigerate and Freeze Food ProperlyRefrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours:
Additional Information:Food Safety Quick Tips: Chill (FDA) Refrigeration and Food Safety (USDA) Leftovers and Food Safety (USDA) What are the 10 principles of safe food handling and hygiene?Choose foods processed for safety. ... . Cook food thoroughly. ... . Eat cooked foods immediately. ... . Store cooked foods carefully. ... . Reheat cooked foods thoroughly. ... . Avoid contact between raw foods and cooked foods. ... . Wash hands repeatedly. ... . Keep all kitchen surfaces meticulously clean.. What are 10 personal hygiene practices?Personal Hygiene Practices at Home. Take Regular shower. ... . Wash your hands frequently. ... . Trim your nails and wash your hairs. ... . Clean your nose and ears. ... . Wear fresh and warm clothes. ... . Food hygiene is important too.. What are the hygienic practices of food handlers?wash and dry your hands thoroughly before handling food, and wash and dry them again frequently during work. dry your hands with a clean towel, disposable paper towel or under an air dryer. never smoke, chew gum, spit, change a baby's nappy or eat in a food handling or food storage area.
What are the 6 important hygiene practices that all employees must follow? Keep fingernails short, trimmed and well clean.. Always wear gloves when handling RtE foods.. Do not use nail polish.. cover wounds with band aid and with a glove.. Do not wear jewelry except a plain ring band.. |