EXAM Food Health And Safety

Question 1

What is the main cause of food contamination?

Answer 1

Personal cleanliness and behaviour are critical aspects of safe food handling

Question 2

Where can bacteria be found?

Answer 2

Skin
Hair
Clothing
Jewellery

Question 3

What is the best method to wash your hands?

Answer 3

Generously soap palms between fingers, under nails and back of wrist. Scrub gently and rinse under warm water and dry thoroughly

Question 4

Name 5 personal cleanliness rules

Answer 4

Cover cuts- stop blood transferral
Tie back or cover hair- keep away hair from food
Don’t sneeze or cough over food- stop spread of sickness
Wash hands before handling- keep bacteria away from food
No jewellery- stops transferral of bacteria