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1
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Any substance whether simple, mixed or compounded that is used as food, drink,
confectionery or
condiments

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Food

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is overall quality of

food fit for consumption

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Safety

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is a health of being clean and conducive to health.

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Sanitation

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is the absence of visible soil or dirt and is not necessarily sanitized.

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Cleanliness

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the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effect on other microorganisms.

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Microbiology

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Microorganisms

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organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size. ( bacterium , protozoan).

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7
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microbial infection resulting from ingestion of contaminated foods .

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Food Infection

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bacteria produce chemical compounds called

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toxins

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9
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illness caused by toxins

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Food Intoxication

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means the original nutritional value, texture , flavor of the food are damaged , the food become harmful to people and unsuitable to eat.

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Food Spoilage

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A disease carried or transmitted to people by food.

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Foodborne Illness

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Foodborne Outbreak

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An incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food

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Contamination

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The presence of harmful substances in the food

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Food that has been exposed to temperature favorable to the growth of foodborne microorganisms

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Temperature Abuse

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15
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Food in which

microorganisms can grow rapidly. It is often moist, high protein, slightly acidic.

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Potentially Hazardous Foods

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Occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one surface or food to another.

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Cross Contamination

17
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Sanitary health habits that include keeping the body, hair, teeth, clothes and washing hands regularly.

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Personal Hygiene

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Temperature Danger Zone

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temperature range (41⁰F -140⁰F) food borne bacteria grow and reproduce

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Dangers of food borne illness for Individual

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▪ Loss of family income 
▪ Medical expenses 
▪ Cost of special dietary needs 
▪ Loss of productivity, leisure and travel opportunities
▪ Death
20
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Dangers of food borne illness for Establishment

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▪Loss of customers and sales 
▪ Loss of prestige and reputation 
▪ Lawsuits 
▪ Lowered employee morale 
▪ Employee absenteeism 
▪ Embarrassment
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TYPES OF FOOD CONTAMINANT S

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Biological
Physical
Chemical

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BIOLOGICAL

CONTAMINAN T

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A microbial contaminant that may cause a food borne illness

bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, biological toxins

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Sea food toxins
Mushroom toxins Clostridium ,Botulinum Salmonella bacteria
is Examples for?

A

BIOLOGICAL

CONTAMINANT

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ANY FOREIGN OBJECT THAT ACCIDENTALLY FIND ITS WAY INTO FOOD

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Physical Contaminant

25
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Physical Contaminant

EXAMPLES:

A

HAIR
DUST
STAPLE WIRE

26
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a chemical substance that can cause food borne illness.Substances normally found in restaurant

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Chemical Contaminant

27
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Chemical Contaminant

Examples:

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▪ Toxic metals 
▪ Pesticides
▪ Cleaning product
▪ Sanitizers 
▪  Preservatives
28
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Utensils and equipment containing potentially toxic metals:

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Lead&Brass
Copper&Zinc
Antimony&Cadium

29
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Main Causes of Food Borne Illness?

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▪ Cross- Contamination ▪ Temperature Abuse

▪ Poor Personal Hygiene

30
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raw meats, thawing meat on top of the shelf where it can drip on the other foods
When harmful organisms from one food contaminate other
foods

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Food to food contamination

31
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happens when the food is exposed to Temperature Danger Zone (41⁰F - 140⁰F) for more than 4 hrs.

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TIME TEMPERATURE ABUSE

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Time Temperature Abuse occur when:

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▪ Food is not stored, prepared or held at a required temperature
▪ Food is not cooked or reheated to temperature high enough to kill harmful microorganisms
▪ Food is not cooled low enough fast
▪ Food is prepared in advance and not set to a safe required internal
temperature while the food is on hold

33
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Food most likely to become unsafe typically has the

following characteristics:

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▪Water activity level of .85
▪ Ph level 4.6 to 7.5
▪ High protein content