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Take Steps to Prevent Food Poisoning. Wash hands, utensils, Keep fresh produce and kitchen surfaces separate from raw meat, often when you cook. chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs. Use separate cutting boards and plates.
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the risk of foodborne illness, such as the history of compliance, population being served, number of food preparation steps, presence of certified food handlers, and if a food safety management plan is in place.
Prevention of Foodborne Disease: The Five Keys to Safer Food. Separate raw and cooked. Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods. Use separate equipment and utensils such as knives and cutting boards for handling raw foods. Store food in containers to avoid contact between raw and prepared foods. Cook thoroughly.
Since foodborne illness can be serious — or even fatal, it is important for you to know and practice safe food handling behaviors to help reduce your risk of accidentally getting sick from contaminated food.
Foodborne illness is caused by consuming food or beverages contaminated with bacteria, the toxins or poison that some bacteria produce, viruses, parasites, or moulds. These are called pathogens or harmful microbes.
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More than 200 diseases are spread through food. Proper food handling can prevent most foodborne diseases. Follow WHO’s five keys to safer food: Keep clean. Separate raw and cooked food. Cook food thoroughly.
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Fortunately, foodborne illness can be prevented by following a few simple rules. These food safety rules and an understanding of why they are important are presented in this manual.