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2015 Food Safety in Schools
2015 Food Safety in Schools
School staff and students need to think food safety for classroom
celebrations, student stores, and concession stands.
4. Rinse clean
After smoking;
•
Cleaning: use dish soap, warm water, and rub down with
a paper towel to remove dirt from tables and other
surfaces
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
KNOW Temperature Danger Zone:
1. CLEAN
2. Proper hand washing
3. Proper hand sanitizing
4. Proper glove use
5. Correct cleaning/sanitizing of tables and other
surfaces
HOW can Mississippi schools approach
food safety efficiently?
1. Plan Ahead.
2. Store and Prepare foods safely.
3. Cook food to safe internal temperature.
4. Transport food safely; keep hot foods
hot and cold foods cold.
5. Keep food out of the temperature DANGER ZONE
(41◦F - 135◦ F).
6. When in doubt, throw it out.
Food Safety Resources for Schools:
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ohs/home
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=f
ood-safety
http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/43,0,377.html
The MS Department of Education is an Equal
Opportunity Provider and Employer.
FOOD SAFE at School
For additional information, contact:
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Healthy Schools
601-359-1737
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ohs/home