Y1.U2.3

1. Y1.U2.3 Contamination, Food Allergies, and Foodborne Illness

2. Objectives • Identify biological, chemical, and physical contaminants and methods of prevention • List points in operation where deliberate contamination can occur • Identify the most common allergens, associated symptoms, and methods of prevention

3. Terms • Food defense • Food allergen • Cross contact

4. Intro • Food is considered contaminated when it contains hazardous substances • These substances may be biological, chemical or physical

5. Intro • As discussed in Y1.U2.2, foodborne intoxication occurs when a person eats food containing toxins • Most foodborne illness is caused by pathogens • However physical and chemical contamination pose a significant threat

6. Physical Contamination

7. Physical Contamination

8. Physical Contamination

9. Chemical Contamination

10. Chemical Contamination

11. Chemical Contamination

12. Deliberate Contamination FDA A.L.E.R.T Program Assure: Make sure products received are from safe sources • Supervise product deliveries • Use approved suppliers who practice food defense • Request that deliveries are locked or sealed

13. Deliberate Contamination FDA A.L.E.R.T Program Look: Monitor security of products in facility • Limit access/Lock storage areas • Create system for handling damaged products • Store chemicals in secure location • Train staff to spot food defense threats

14. Deliberate Contamination FDA A.L.E.R.T Program Employees: Know who is in your facility • Limit access to prep and storage areas • Identify visitors and check credentials • Conduct background checks on staff

15. Deliberate Contamination FDA A.L.E.R.T Program Reports: Keep information relating to food defense accessible • Receiving logs • Office and staff files/documents • Random food defense self inspections

16. Deliberate Contamination FDA A.L.E.R.T Program Threat: Identify what action and who to contact in event of suspicious activity or threat • Hold product that you suspect to be contaminated • Contact regulatory authority immediately • Maintain emergency contact list

17. Food Allergies • 6-7 million Americans have food allergies • A food allergy is the body’s negative reaction to a particular food protein • Reaction can occur immediately or several hours later

18. Food Allergens

19. Food Allergens

20. Food Allergens

21. Food Allergens