1 / 23

Chapter 19

Chapter 19. Food Safety and Storage . Foodborne Illnesses . Contaminants in food cause over 76 million illnesses and 5,000 deaths in the United States. Contaminant : is a substance, such as a chemical or organism, that makes food unsafe to eat.

chin
Download Presentation

Chapter 19

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Chapter 19 Food Safety and Storage

  2. Foodborne Illnesses • Contaminants in food cause over 76 million illnesses and 5,000 deaths in the United States. • Contaminant: is a substance, such as a chemical or organism, that makes food unsafe to eat. • Foodborne Illness: sickness caused by eating food that contains a contaminant. • Fever, headache, digestive troubles

  3. Roots of Foodborne Illness • Most foodborne illness is caused by microorganisms. • Microorganism: is a living thing so small that it can only be seen through a microscope. • Bacteria (cause of foodborne illnesses) • A few bacteria are dangerous to human health. • Toxin: or poison • Spore: protected cell that develops into a bacterium. • Correct Conditions (temperature, etc)

  4. Food Safety • Food Safety: keeping food safe to eat by following proper food handling and cooking practices. • Keep yourself and kitchen clean • Do not cross-contaminate • Cook food thoroughly • Refrigerate food properly.

  5. Cleanliness in the Kitchen • Sanitation: prevention of illness through cleanliness. • Personal Hygiene • Thoroughly washing your body, face, hands, and avoiding transfer of harmful bacteria. • 20-second scrub: using soap and warm water to scrub your hands (ABC’s) . • Clothes, Jewelry, Hair, etc.

  6. Cleanliness in the Kitchen cont. • A Clean Kitchen • Helps limit the growth of bacteria. • Practice these following habits: • Wash work surfaces in hot soapy water • Wash tops of cans before opening • Use clean spoon for taste testing • Change dishtowels often • Wash laundry and replace with clean linens • Keep pets out of the kitchen • Pest Control • Insects cause harmful bacteria. • Clean up crumbs, food spills, etc.

  7. Clean Up • Thorough clean-up is essential for food safety. • Mop up any spills on the floor. • Wash sink • Throw garbage away. • Washing Dishes • Scrape and rinse food and place them in one side of sink. (left) • Use sponge or dishcloth to wash dishes in order • Rinse thoroughly • Air Dry on rack

  8. Avoid Cross-Contamination • Cross Contamination: is the spread of harmful bacteria from one food to another • Most common with: • Raw Meat • Poultry • Seafood • Eggs • Wash surfaces often • Use new utensils • Wash hands frequently. • Cutting Boards • Use a new one or wash in between cutting different foods

  9. Cooking Food Safely • Food temperature affects how quickly bacteria grow. • The DANGER ZONE is when bacteria grow the fastest. • 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F. • High temperatures during cooking kill most bacteria, but spores and some toxins can survive. • Bacteria grow more slowly when the food is in the refrigerator and freezer; but some bacteria survive freezing. • Internal Temperature: the temperature deep inside the thickest part of the food. • Most foods need to reach 160 degrees F.

  10. Thawing Food • Bacteria can multiply when food is thawing, you should NEVER thaw food at room temperature. • By the time the inside is thawed, millions of bacteria have grown on the outside. • Refrigerator (In container) • Why? • Microwave • Skip thawing • Cooking time will be longer

  11. Serving Food • 1. Keep hot foods hot • Higher than 140 degrees F. • Warming Tray, etc • 2. Keep cold foods cold • Refrigerate until serving time • 3. Follow the 2-hour rule • Perishable foods • Meats, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Dairy

  12. Storing Food Properly • Identifying Spoiled Food • Dirt, Heat, Moisture ALL promote bacteria growth • Fresh Produce • Wilted, Wrinkled, Bruised, Brown • Meats • Slimy Texture • Breads, etc • Mold • Canned Goods • Bulging Cans, Cloudy Fluids • ALWAYS THROW AWAY IF YOU THINK IT COULD BE SPOILED!!!!

  13. Food-Storage Guidelines • No food can be stored indefinitely. Food has shelf life, the length of time it can be stored and still retain its quality. • Shelf life depends on the type of food, packaging, and storage temperature. • To avoid loss of quality, follow these guidelines: • 1. buy only what you need • 2. Look at sell by and use by dates • 3. Clean storage areas regularly

  14. Room Temperature Storage • Shelf-Stable foods can be stored at normal room temperature; generally below 85 and above 32. • Include: unopened canned goods, dry beans, peas, oils, shortening, grain products. • Storage should be clean, dry without doors to keep out light. • Keep away from household cleaners

  15. Refrigerator Storage • Bacteria thrive at room temperature, so it is important to put food away promptly. • Temperature • Under 40 but above 32 • Help air circulate to all the parts of the refrigerator • Do not overload the fridge • Tightly covered • Take on taste of other food, spread bacteria • Refrigerator Storage: • Dairy, eggs, fresh meat, poultry, and fish • Fresh fruits and vegetables; except onions, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. • Whole grain products, seeds and nuts • Leftover cooked foods • Baked Goods • Any foods that say to refrigerate on the package. • Rancidity- or spoilage

  16. Freezer Storage • Freezing allows for long term storage; at temperatures of 0 degrees. • Foods that are purchases frozen should be stored promptly in the freezer. • Freezing foods can increase shelf life of foods like: bread, meat, baked goods, etc

  17. Packaging Food for Freezing • Foods that are purchases already frozen can be stored in their original packaging. • Freezer Burn: results when food is improperly packaged or stored in the freezer too long. The food dries out and loses flavor and texture. • Packaging material- must be vapor and moisture resistant. • Include: plastic containers, heavy duty plastic freezer bags.

  18. When filling storage containers- be sure to leave enough room for the food to expand when frozen. (usually about 1 inch) • Label all packages and containers with the contents, amount, date frozen, and any other special instructions. • You should keep an inventory of your frozen foods, so you don’t buy food that you already have at home. • Inventory- or up-to-date record

  19. When the power goes out • When the power goes off or the refrigerator breaks down, the food inside is in danger of spoiling. • In general, avoid opening the door- will help maintain colder temperatures longer. • Keeping frozen foods safe • A full freezer will keep frozen for about 2 days. • A half full freezer- about 1 day. • Keep meats separated • If they start to thaw their juices may run.

  20. Keeping refrigerated foods safe: • During a power outage, food will usually keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours • When the refrigerator is working again: • Discard any fresh meats, poultry, fish, lunch meat, hot dogs, eggs, milk, soft cheeses, and left over's. • Keep butter or margarine if they have not melted • Other foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables are safe if they show no signs of mold, sliminess, or bad odor.

  21. Safeguarding the Food Supply • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Oversee safety of the food supply • Food Additives • Fat Replacers • Hazard Analysis (Food Borne Outbreaks) • Irradiation • The process of exposing food to the high-intensity energy waves to increase shelf life and kill harmful organisms. • Recalls • Immediate removal of a product from store shelfs

  22. Environmental Protection Agency • An Agency of the Federal Government that helps to protect the environment. • Monitors the impact of food productions on land, air, and water. • Regulates the use of pesticides • Establishes a tolerance: maximum safe level for food

More Related