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What is cross contamination in food handling?
Cross contamination occurs when bacteria are transferred from one object to another, either by direct or indirect contact. Common activities which result in cross contamination include: • Not washing hands between handling different types of foods such as from meat to vegetables or fruit,
What is the result of cross contamination?
Why is cross contamination a problem? Cross contamination can cause food poisoning when bacteria are transferred onto food that is ready to eat. For example, if raw meat comes into contact with cooked chicken on a sandwich, the person eating the sandwich will consume the bacteria that was on the raw meat.
How can we prevent food cross contamination?
Preparing food hygienically
- use different utensils, plates and chopping boards for raw and cooked food.
- wash utensils, plates and chopping boards for raw and cooked food thoroughly between tasks.
- make sure you do not wash raw meat.
- wash your hands after touching raw food and before you handle ready-to-eat food.
How can we prevent and avoid cross contamination?
Keep it clean: Wash hands and surfaces often. Harmful bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, utensils, and counter tops. To prevent this: Wash hands with soap and hot water before and after handling food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers; or handling pets.
How do we prevent cross contamination?
How can an operation prevent cross contamination?
KEEPING FOOD SEPARATE WHEN PREPARING IS ONE WAY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. SOME KITCHENS USE RED CUTTING BOARDS FOR MEAT AND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS FOR VEGETABLES. BY USING SEPARATE EQUIPMENT, THEY REDUCE THE CHANCE THAT RAW MEAT WILL TOUCH READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES.
How do you prevent cross contamination?
How can cross contamination be prevented in the establishment?
How can we prevent contamination?
Keep it clean: To prevent this: Wash hands with soap and hot water before and after handling food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers; or handling pets. Use hot, soapy water and paper towels or clean cloths to wipe up kitchen surfaces or spills. Wash cloths often in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
How can we prevent cross contamination in tools and equipment?
Here are five important tips for preventing cross-contamination in your operation.
- Implement a personal hygiene program.
- Remind employees to wash their hands.
- Use separate equipment.
- Clean and sanitize all work surfaces.
- Purchase prepared food.
What are 5 ways to prevent cross contamination?
Chopping Boards Plastic or glass surfaces should be used for cutting raw meats. Use one chopping board for raw meat, poultry and seafood. Use a separate chopping board for ready-to-eat foods. Use separate plates and utensils for cooked and raw foods.