Hygiene Flashcards
What is contamination?
making something impure or harmful.
What is a contaminant?
a substance making something impure or poisonous.
Physical contamination is…
hair, nail polish, dust, dirt, broken glass and insects.
Chemical contamination is…
chemicals unintentionally present in food.
An example of chemical contamination is?
Failure to thoroughly wash fruit and vegetables before using.
Microbiological contamination is…
may already be present, or introduced through poor hygiene and food handling practices.
When does microbiological contamination occur?
When mould, yeasts, bacteria or viruses contaminate food.
An example of microbiological contamination is…
Raw chicken is left in the danger zone, allowing bacteria to multiply.
What is cross-contamination?
when pathogenic bacteria/allergens are transferred to food.
What could be done to minimise the danger of cross-contamination?
Wear a clean uniform, regularly remove garbage, clean surfaces and equipment, and use colour-coded chopping boards.
Allergens include:
nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish.
Ways to prevent cross-contamination of allergens?
use separate chopping boards, change gloves, and use different frying pan.
How to avoid cross-contamination during servcie?
wear gloves, follow correct handwashing procedures.
