Ricafranca, Rolan D.

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Food safety refers to routines in the preparation, handling and storage of food meant to prevent
foodborne illness and injury. From farm to factory to fork, food products may encounter any number of
health hazards during their journey through the supply chain. Safe food handling practices and
procedures are thus implemented at every stage of the food production life cycle in order to curb these
risks and prevent harm to consumers.
Foodborne sickness is an infection brought on by ingesting foods contaminated with dangerous
microorganisms. Bacteria, parasites, and viruses are examples of dangerous germs. Raw meat, chicken,
fish, and eggs are the most common sources, although they can infect any food. To remove bacteria
from food, it should be washed before cooking. Food hygiene must be maintained so that customers do
not become ill as a result of contamination. To avoid cross contamination, keep cooked and uncooked
items separate. Cooked food becomes polluted when it is mixed with raw food. We must keep
cleanliness and prevent cross contamination by segregating cooked and raw foods.
It is critical for food handlers to maintain personal cleanliness in order to protect the safety of
customers. Hand washing should be done properly. After sneezing, touching other objects, and using the
restroom, wash your hands. Hand washing must also be done properly to ensure that germs and
bacteria are not present on the hands. Sneezing or coughing in front of food can contaminate it. Wear
suitable attire and take off any jewelry before entering the kitchen. Food handlers should not eat or
drink in front of the food they’re preparing, as this can contaminate it and possibly make the customer
sick. Maintain personal hygiene to safeguard the safety of your customers.
Employees who are sick should not enter the kitchen since the food they will be handling can be
contaminated. Employees with open wounds should avoid handling food since they may carry
hazardous bacteria that can contaminate the food. When preparing food, they should cover their
wounds with a clean bandage or single-use gloves. It is critical that we maintain our bodies and our good
personal hygiene ,to ensure the safety of the consumers.