Many people do not think about food safety as a concern until a food-related illness affects them or their family member.
So what is food safety??
Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses.
Foods deteriorate faster in hot and humid weather than when it is cold and dry. All food requires proper handling and storing once they are harvested or purchased. Many foods are preserved for longer keeping quality, including those processed for sale commercially. In fact, even foods sold fresh are preserved by having them refrigerated or chilled.
How to Ensure Safer Food?
Always hold on to 4 Keys!!!
Key #1-- Always Wash Your Hands Often because…
With proper hand washing, it will eliminate the risk of foodborne diseases and decrease the spread of the common cold and flu. Remember! Hands should be washed in warm, soapy water before preparing foods & after handling raw meat etc. Never forget to wash the hands after switching tasks, especially after handling raw meat and then cutting vegetables.
Key #2 -- Separate Raw and Cooked Foods because…
When juices from raw meats or bacterial from unclean objects accidentally touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods (such as fruits or salads), cross-contamination occurs. Always store raw meats, poultry and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator so juices don't drip onto other foods, while cooked food on top with proper covers.
Key #3 – Cook Food Thoroughly because…
Harmful bacteria are destroyed when food is cooked to proper temperatures.
Raw meat, poultry, and egg products need to be cooked thoroughly. Use a food thermometer to ensure foods have reached a high enough temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present.
Key #4 – Chill or Keep Food at Safe Temperature because…
Refrigerate foods quickly and at a proper temperature to slow the growth of bacteria and prevent foodborne illness.
So what is food safety??
Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses.
Foods deteriorate faster in hot and humid weather than when it is cold and dry. All food requires proper handling and storing once they are harvested or purchased. Many foods are preserved for longer keeping quality, including those processed for sale commercially. In fact, even foods sold fresh are preserved by having them refrigerated or chilled.
How to Ensure Safer Food?
Always hold on to 4 Keys!!!
Key #1-- Always Wash Your Hands Often because…
With proper hand washing, it will eliminate the risk of foodborne diseases and decrease the spread of the common cold and flu. Remember! Hands should be washed in warm, soapy water before preparing foods & after handling raw meat etc. Never forget to wash the hands after switching tasks, especially after handling raw meat and then cutting vegetables.
Key #2 -- Separate Raw and Cooked Foods because…
When juices from raw meats or bacterial from unclean objects accidentally touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods (such as fruits or salads), cross-contamination occurs. Always store raw meats, poultry and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator so juices don't drip onto other foods, while cooked food on top with proper covers.
Key #3 – Cook Food Thoroughly because…
Harmful bacteria are destroyed when food is cooked to proper temperatures.
Raw meat, poultry, and egg products need to be cooked thoroughly. Use a food thermometer to ensure foods have reached a high enough temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present.
Key #4 – Chill or Keep Food at Safe Temperature because…
Refrigerate foods quickly and at a proper temperature to slow the growth of bacteria and prevent foodborne illness.
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