Five keys to safer food

WHO 5 KEYS TO SAFER FOODS

1. Presented by Mudogwa R Date :21/11/2017 Basic Food hygiene Practices

2. Introduction What is food hygiene ? Food hygiene are the conditions and measures necessary to ensure safety of food from production to consumption. Food can become contaminated at any point during slaughtering or harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, transportation and preparation. The contamination of food may occur at any stage from production to consumption leading to foodborne illnesses. The world health organization has identified more than 200 known diseases to be transmitted through food.

3. Introduction How is food contaminated ? F ood is contaminated through improper handling of food during food preparation, cooking and storage, Through coughing and sneezing, Using contaminated water, Meat and poultry drippings, Pesticides and chemicals.

4. 5 Keys to make food safer Keep clean Wash your hands before handling food and often during food preparation, Wash your hands after going to the toilet. Wash and sanitize all surfaces and equipment used for food preparation, Protect kitchen areas and food from insects, pests and other animals.

5. 5 Keys to make food safer 2. Separate raw and cooked Separate raw meat, poultry, and sea food from other foods. Use separate utensils and equipment such as knives and cutting boards for handling raw foods. Store food in containers to avoid contact between raw and prepared foods.

6. 5 Keys to make food safer 3. Cook thoroughly Cook food thoroughly especially meat, poultry, eggs and seafood's, Bring foods like soups and stews to boiling to make sure they have reached 70 degrees. For meat and poultry make sure that juices are clear not pink . Reheat cooked food thoroughly.

7. 5 Keys to make food safer 4. Keep food at safe temperature Do not leave cooked food at room temperature for more than 2 hours, Refrigerate promptly all cooked and perishable food (preferably below 5 degrees) Keep food piping hot (more than 60 degrees) prior serving Do not store food too long even in the refrigerator. Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature

8. 5 Keys to make food safer 5 . Use safe water and raw materials Use safe water or treat it to make it safe, Select fresh and wholesome foods, Choose foods processed for safety, such as pasteurized milk, Wash fruits and vegetables especially if raw eaten, Do not use food beyond its expiry date.

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