What is benefits of good food safety hygiene ?
The topic of food safety and hygiene is one that is often overlooked and underestimated. Food safety and hygiene are two very important factors that must be taken into consideration when preparing or handling food. In essence, food safety and hygiene can be defined as the practices, procedures and standards that are used to ensure that food is safe and ready for consumption. Food safety and hygiene are two separate but related aspects of food management. Both of these concepts are equally important (and sometimes hard to understand for) the general public, farmers, suppliers and food service operators. In its simplest terms, food safety is about ensuring that the food you serve to your customers is not harmful or unsafe. On the other hand, food hygiene is about ensuring that the food you prepare and serve to your customers is safe. Together, these two aspects of food safety and hygiene ensure that the food you handle is not contaminated, either through external factors such as bacteria or viruses, or through internal factors such as harmful bacteria or parasites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of food safety and hygiene?
The cost of foodborne illness is enormous. In the EU, the cost of foodborne illnesses to the economy has been estimated at over 100 billion a year. Additionally, the symptoms of many foodborne illnesses, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, can be debilitating and last for several days. Foodborne illnesses are caused by microorganisms that are present on raw fruits and vegetables, as well as on foods that come into contact with these foods. In order to reduce the chance of contracting a foodborne illness, it is important to follow a few simple food safety and hygienic guidelines. Food safety and hygienic practices are critical to reducing the risk of contracting a foodborne illness. These practices include the following- Reduce the amount of time the food is exposed to food or water by storing it in sealed containers or dispensing it from self-service facilities. Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and utensils for raw meat, poultry, and seafood, and storing these foods in sealed containers or dispensing them from self-service facilities. Keep work surfaces clean, sanitize cooking equipment regularly, and maintain cold storage at proper temperatures by following proper clean-up and sanitization procedures. Prevent accidental food contamination by keeping food away from sources of contamination such as insects, rodents, and other animals. Prevent cross-contamination of ready-to-eat foods by following the below food safety and