Unit 1 Flashcards
Culture of safety
Everyone understands why certain procedures need to be followed
3 causes of food borne contamination
Chemical
Physical
Biological
Sources of chemical contamination
Cleaning agent
Pesticides
Dissolved metals
Sources of physical contamination
Glass
Wood
Hair
Bandages
Insects
Metal particles
Stones
Sources of biological contamination
Infected workers
Contaminated work surfaces
Cross contamination
Improperly washed dishes
What causes more food born illness
Biological contamination
10 major improper food handling practices
Improper cooking🔅
Advance prep
Infected food handlers
Improper reheating
Improper hot holding
Contaminated raw food or ingredients
Unsafe source
Use of leftovers
Cross contamination
Inadequate cooking
Common symptoms of allergic reactions
Gives
Upset stomach
Rash
Itch
Anaphylactic shock
What is anaphylactic shock
After an allergic reaction your throat swells so much you can’t breath and you sufficate
Common allergies
Wheat
Soy
Shellfish
Peanuts
Green it’s
Milk
Eggs
Sulphites (msg)
Ways to reduce risk of allergies in food
-aware of possible allergies
-don’t guess ingredients
-don’t sub ingredients unless known by everyone
-use different cook-wear to prevent cross contamination