Food borne Illness & Allergies
Who is at a higher risk for food borne illnesses?
Young children, elderly, & pregnant women because of weaker immune systems
How do you check all sanitizer besides portable hand sanitizer ?
With a test kit using strips
True or False : If a thermometer drops on the floor you have to recalibrate it
True
What does HACCP stand for?
HAZARD
ANALYSIS
CRITICAL
CONTROL
POINT
What is considered a food borne outbreak?
When 2 or more people have a similar illness from a common food
All cleaning cloths must beeeeeeee
In sanitizer solution when not in use
What are some approved methods to thawing foods
In fridge,
in a microwave (must be cooked immediately )
as part of the cooking process
under running water 70 degrees or less
What is a Food Defense Program
Efforts to prevent INTENTIONAL contamination of food
What is the meaning of a food borne illness?
Any infection or illness transferred to people by food they’ve consumed
What is a MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet (shows cleaning chemicals and safe handling )
5 ways to cool foods
1. Separate food in several pans in walk in
2. cool food place in bath (stocks or soups)
3. cooling wand or ice paddle (stocks & soups)
4. add ice as an ingredient (coffee)
5. blast chillers/tumble chillers (ice cream)
What does the food defense program "ALERT" stand for?
ASSURE
LOOK
EMPLOYEES
REPORTS
THREAT
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Hives, rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips throat tongue and mouth
3 approved types of sanitizer
Iodine, quats, and chlorine
iodine concentration: 12.5-25ppm
quats “ “: 500ppm
chlorine “”: 50-99ppm
What is a key drop when dealing with a food delivery system
The supplier is given access to the operation for delivery and it must be inspected once employees arrive (Chick-fil-A)
What is Jaundice?
Liver disease
yellow eyes & skin
What are the common food allergens?
Milk, milk products , eggs, soy, peanuts , tree nuts, and wheat products
Definition of a delimer
To get rid of mineral deposits
Thermometers must be accurate within how many degrees
2
Double Bonus
What are the 4 methods for properly thawing foods
1. fridge
2. Microwave
3. As part of actual cooking
4. under running water 70 degrees or less