FOOD SAFETY.pptx

Food safety, its importance and handling

1. FOOD SAFETY BY: MS. LAMNUNNEM HAOKIP SENIOR TUTOR (OBG) SSNSR, SU

2. OVERVIEW Food is one of the major necessities for a human being to survive. The nutrients we get from consuming food give us the energy and nourishment we use to sustain our daily activities. Foods also play a great role in the culture of society and give a certain identity to a community. Consuming food brings your different experiences through the sensations and flavors they give you.

3. DEFINITION Food safety refers  to the practices that are observed during the handling, processing, and distribution of food to ensure that contaminants that can cause foodborne illnesses are not present. Food safety is an important aspect  of food production and handling as it ensures that the health and safety of consumers are protected from any food-related issues. Food safety is a collective effort  from all the members of the food supply chain.

4. IMPORTANCE OF FOOD SAFETY Protection from foodborne illnesses and other food-related injuries. Reduced cost from food safety issues . Reduce waste. A better way of living. Sustainable food production. Safer food globalization.

5. GOLDEN RULES BY WHO TO CONSIDERED 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 7. Wash hands repeatedly 8. Keep all kitchen surfaces meticulously clean 9. Protect foods from insects, rodents and other flies 10. Use safe water

6. FIVE KEYS TO SAFER FOOD

7. PRINCIPLES OF FOOD STORAGE When we talk about storage of food we are generally referring to refrigerators, pantries, larders and storage cupboards. Below is a set of principles that will help you maintain a correct food storage policy. 1) Wash out and defrost your fridge at least once a week. Clean up spillages immediately. 2) Keep all cupboards, pantries and larders spotlessly clean. 3) Check regularly for signs of mice and cockroaches, ants and such like pests. Deal with them promptly

8. 4) Do not keep highly perishable foodstuffs in the larder, put them in the fridge. E.G. Eggs, milk, cheese, meats. 5) Keep all cleaning chemicals out of food storage spaces. Put them in a special cupboard under lock and key. 6) Food storage spaces should be designed to stand against interior walls only. This will serve to ensure that these places will always be cool and dry. 7) Do not run water or drainage pipes through places where food or food utensils are being stored. 8) Be sure to rotate your supplies thoroughly. Remember this saying, “last in, last out”.

9. 9) Keep animal food, such as cat food and dog food, separate from human food! Also keep animal eating dishes separate from human eating utensils. Do not wash your dog bowl or cat bowl together with dishes that humans eat from. Animal dishes should not be put into dishwashers. 10) Try to keep raw and unclean root vegetables in a separate storage area but failing that keep all root vegetables at the very bottom of the storage area in suitable closed containers. (special storage solutions can be found on the market that allow the vegetables to breath).

10. ROLE OF FOOD HANDLERS Keep clean Separate raw and cooked Cook thoroughly Keep food at safe temperatures Use safe water and raw materials