M2 Food Safety, Health & Safety Flashcards
Demonstrate knowledge of food safety (FS) by: - Explaining the legal requirements for an RMP, HACCP, critical control points, fitness for intended purpose and consequences of non-compliance - Monitoring the implementation of FS practices and procedures - Identifying and reporting potential FS non-compliances - Taking control of affected product - Implementing preventative measures to prevent recurrence - Implementing improvements
What does the RMP do?
A RMP is designed to identify, minimise (isolate/eliminate) and control hazards in relation to the processing of animal products to ensure that it is fit for its intended purpose - safe, suitable and truthfully labelled.
What are the 4 risks the RMP manages?
- Risks from hazards to human health
- Risks from hazards to animal health
- Risks from false or misleading labelling
- Risks to wholesomeness of animal product
What is a RMP?
A RMP is a legal document that must be developed and implemented in accordance with the APA 1999 and other relevant NZ legislation (eg. RMP Notice 2008)
What are the three categories of food safety hazard?
Chemical, biological, physical (Workbook)
OR
Chemical, microbial, physical (PowerPoint)
What are the three sources of food safety hazard?
Animal, People/Human, Environment
What are three examples biological/microbial hazards?
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Yeasts Moulds, Parasites, Insects
What are three examples of chemical hazards?
Cleaners, sanitisers, lubricants, paints vermin baits, sprays
What are three examples of physical hazards?
Plastic, gloves, cardboard, biros, string, hair, dust, jewellery
Which industry standard (IS) outlines Hygiene and Sanitation?
IS3 Hygiene and Sanitation
Which two sections from IS3 (Hygiene and Sanitation) discuss our hygiene requirements?
- Section 16; and
2. Section 17
Which section from IS3 outlines handwashing procedures?
“Section 17.3.3.1 Hands and any part of the exposed arm shall be cleaned:
a. whenever personnel enter a food area; or
b. when contaminated; or
c. after any toilet activity, including contact with the face, mouth or nose”
What are the five (AQ) minimum requirements for handwashing?
- Whenever personnel enter any food processing area
- Regularly (no more than 6)
- When contaminated
- After handling disease/contamination
- After any toilet activity, including contact with the face, mouth or nose
What is contamination?
Anything on a product that shouldn’t be there
What does ‘sanitise’ mean?
Applying a chemical to a surface to reduce bacterial numbers
What does ‘sterilise’ mean?
To destroy bacteria using 82 degrees water
What does ‘bacterial growth’ mean?
In relation to bacteria, an increase in bacterial numbers
What does ‘poisoning’ mean?
Substances on meat that cause poisoning in humans
What does ‘spoilage’ mean?
Foul-smelling substances caused by bacterial growth from metabolic processes (enzyme breakdown of protein in meat) thereby releasing toxins
What is the purpose of good hygiene?
To limit contamination of product
What are the hygiene requirements mostly designed to do? (two)
- Reduce bacterial loading during processing; OR
2. Limit their growth during storage
What are the five requirements for life?
- Time
- Water
- Nutrients
- Air
- Temperature
- pH (Potential of Hydrogen)
How does bacteria cause food poisoning?
- They produce toxins; and
2. They cause disease