Food Safety Flashcards
What makes food unsafe
Micro-organisms
Toxins of non-microbial origins
Physical Contaminants
Micro-organisms
Foodborne infection
Foodborne intoxication
Foodborne infection
Ingestion of food contaminated with live pathogenic bacteria
Only needs to be small as can multiple
24hrs after
Hepatitis A
Foodborne intoxication
Ingestion of food containing pre-formed bacteria or mould
Bacteria toxin - staphylococcus aureus or clostridium botulinum
Mycotoxins - mould toxins
Toxins of non-microbial origins
Endogenous toxins
Toxins during process
Chemical contaminants
Criminal activity
Endogenous toxins
Natural components
Solanine - potatoes
Linamarin - cassava
Toxins during the process
Acrylamide - produced during mailard reaction at high temperature
Leads to reaction with glucose and aspargine
Minimise by using potato low in sugar
Chemical Contaminants
Pesticide and veterinary residues
Strictly controlled in EU
Every stage of farm to fork
Have to produce sample test
Criminal activity
Dioxin in mozzarella
Melamine in milk
Physical contaminants
Metal Mineral Plant Animal Other
Food Processing
Make food safe
Provide nutrients
Variety and convenience
Add Value
Food regulation in processing
Some aspects are defined by law
Requirement for safety management
Approval of all substance that can be used
Labelling
Business guidance on food processing
Found of FSA
European law has been made UK law
Food standards agency
National and Local
Sets and monitors
Audits local level
Environmental health practitioners and trading standard officers
Environmental health practitioners
Safety