In the absence of FOOD SAFETY Program
FOOD POISONING
Any disease caused by the consumption of food or drink that is contaminated causes diarrhea, vomiting, illness
FOOD POISONING OUTBREAK
Occurs when 2 or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food.
Why is Food Safety Important
Cross Contamination
Most Common Causes of Food Poisoning
Different Types of Contamination
Biological
Most serious type of Hazard
If you eat food contaminated with germs it can make you ill
Chemical
Affects the smell and taste of the product
Inadequate rinsing of utensils
Same storage for cleaning agent and food items
Cleaning agent near the cooking area
Spraying of pesticide near the food item
Physical
Visible to the naked eye
Eg. Hair, Paper, Insect, Cloth, Pins, Glass (Items that should not be present in food)
Allergens
All foods containing these allergens must be clearly labelled on menus or signs in your catering outlet
Top 14 allergens
Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Celery, Milk,
Fish, Treenuts, Sulphites, Soya, Sesame,
Peanuts, Mustard, Lupin, Molluscs
