Chapter 3- Contamination, Food Allergens, and Foodborne Illness Flashcards
What are some physical contaminants?
Metal Shavings Wood Fingernails Staples Bandages Glass Jewelry Dirt`
What are some naturally occuring physical contaminates?
Fruit pits and bones
What are some symptoms of a physical contaminate?
Bleeding, Pain, Cuts, Dental damage, Choking
How can you prevent physical contaminate issues?
Approve from safe and reputable suppliers, carefully inspect food
What are some examples of a chemical contaminates?
Cleaners Polishers Sanitizers Machine lubricants Pesticides Deodorizers First-aid products
What are some examples of types of kitchenware materials that are bad for a operation?
Zinc, Pewter, Copper, and Lead
What are some symptoms of a chemical contaminate issue?
Vomiting and diarrhea
What should you do if you think someone has been injured to a chemical contaminate?
Call the emergency local number
Contact poison control
Refer to the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
How can you prevent chemical contamination in an operation?
Purchase chemicals from reputable suppliers
make sure the manufacturer’s labels on original chemical container are readable
What does the ALERT stand for?
Assure Look Employees Reports Threat
What does the A mean in ALERT?
Assure- Make sure that products you receive are from safe sources.
What does the L stand for in ALERT?
Look- Monitor the security of products in the facility.
What does the E stand for in ALERT?
Employees- Know who is in your facility.
What does the R stand for in ALERT?
Reports- Keep information related to foo defense accessible.
What does the T stand for ALERT?
Threat- Identify what you will do and who you will contact if there is suspicious or a threat at you operation.