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 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 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 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 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