Chapter 3 Contaminants Flashcards
Examples of physical contaminants
Metal shavings from cans, woods, fingernails, bandages, glass, jewelry, dirt.
Example of chemical contaminants
Cleaners, sanitizers, polishes, machine lubricants, pesticides, first aid products, health and beauty products.
What does ALERT stand by?
A food defense program.
Assure - from safe sources
Look - monitor security of procedures
Employees - limit and know who is in the facility
Reports - keep info related to food available
Threat - identify who to contact and what to do if there is a threat
What’s a food allergen?
A protein to which people are sensitive to.
Big 8 Allergens
Milk Soy Eggs Fish Shellfish Tree Nuts Peanuts Wheat
To prevent allergic reactions:
Staff should be able to tell guests about menu items containing allergens.
Describe dishes.
Identify ingredients.
Suggest items.
Deliver food - hand deliver separately from other dishes
What is cross contact?
Transfer of allergens.
How can cross-contact happen?
Cooking different foods in the same fryer oil, or pan.
Letting food touch surfaces, equipment, or utensils that have touched allergens.
