BASIC INTRODUCTION TO FOOD HYGIENE

Whats Wrong?

I ate something bad, I have..

Food Poisoning!

How do people get Food Poisoning?

Because of Bad Bacteria

What is Bad Bacteria?

Where does bad bacteria come from?

Poor Personal Hygiene

Dirty Hands

Dirty Finger Nails Dirty Uniforms

Smoking in Food Areas

Being Sick at Work

Open Cuts

The Importance of Washing your Hands

Bad Food Storage

Food Not Covered

Dirty Kitchens

Fridge Not Cleaned

Dirty Stove Tops

Old Chopping Boards

Food Has Past its Expiration Date

Mouldy Bread

Off Milk Rotten Meat

Mouldy Cheese

Food Contamination

Mixing raw foods together

Cutting foods on chopping boards with raw meat juices

Under Cooked White Meat

Refreezing Food

Leaving Food Out For a Long Period of Time

Once Frozen Food or Cooked Food has reached room temperature bacteria can start doubling after a few hours

Incorrect Food Temperatures

No Pest Control

Flies on the Food

Cockroaches

Rats and Mice In the Kitchen

Rubbish Bins not Emptied Regularly

Did you know

That some food poisoning cases are not from the food?

What else can make you feel very sick?

Dirty Ice

Dirty Ice Machines

Using your hands

Leaving Ice on the Ground

ACTIVITIES
Activity 2- Why do people get food poisoning?

Activity 3- Personal Hygiene

Answers to Activity 3
People who work with food should always WASH their hands with SOAP and warm water AFTER going to the toilet, smoking, after TOUCHING their hair, nose and MOUTH.

Food handlers must wash their hands after sneezing and COUGHING, touching RAW foods, eating and DRINKING, handling rubbish and especially after HANDLING chemicals.
Every time a food handler enters a KITCHEN or food room they must ALWAYS wash their HANDS.

How do you prevent Food Poisoning?

By Having Good Personal Hygiene

Wash your hands regularly

Especially after going to the bathroom Have a Clean Uniform Available

If Sick Stay Home

Place a Band Aid on Cuts

Correct Food Storage

Foods to be covered and stored separately

Keep Kitchen Clean

Check Expiry Dates and Label Foods

Stop Food Contamination

Check to see if the Meat is cooked

Food Thermometer

After a period of time Remove Frozen or Cooked Foods From Room Temperature

Frozen

Thawed
(Always Thaw Foods in the Fridge)

Room Temperature

Cook Or Refrigerate

Eat

Correct Food Temperatures

Pest Control

Pest Control should be done on a weekly basis

Take Care When Handling Ice

ACTIVITIES
English Grammar Complete activities 4 & 5
Complete Activity 6 Whats wrong with this picture?

Video Food Contamination

Remember to always
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