Food Safety Animation 2020

Summary

This video emphasizes the importance of food safety and provides practical precautions for food handlers. Key tips include staying home when sick, wearing clean clothes, washing hands thoroughly, and avoiding cross-contamination during food preparation. The video also outlines safe cooking temperatures for various foods and stresses the importance of proper storage and transportation. By following these guidelines, food service workers can ensure that the food they serve is safe and healthy for consumption.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Stay at home if you're sick to prevent spreading foodborne illness.
• 👕 Wear clean clothes when handling food to maintain hygiene.
• 👐 Wash hands thoroughly for 10-15 seconds before serving food to minimize contamination.
• 🍽️ Use gloves or clean utensils when handling unpackaged food to avoid direct contact.
• 🥒 Wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water before cutting or cooking to reduce soil and pesticide residues.
• 🚫 Be vigilant about cross-contamination by keeping raw and ready-to-eat foods separate.
• 🔥 Cook meat, poultry, and seafood to the minimum internal temperatures to ensure food safety.
• ⏱️ Serve cooked food within one hour to prevent bacterial growth; if not possible, use proper hot or cold storage.
• 🚛 Ensure quick transportation and tight sealing of food containers to maintain temperature stability.
• 🧼 Maintain a clean dining area and encourage patrons to wash their hands to reduce the risk of contamination.
• 🗑️ Dispose of any food that has become unsanitary due to time, temperature, exposure, cleanliness, or contamination to ensure safety.

Q & A

What is the estimated percentage of people suffering from foodborne illness annually according to the CDC?

The CDC estimates that one in six people suffer from foodborne illness every year.

What should you do if you feel sick and are involved in food service?

You should stay at home if you're sick, inform your fellow staff, and not return to work until your symptoms have been cleared.

Why is it important to wear clean clothes when handling food?

Wearing clean clothes helps prevent the spread of germs and ensures food safety by adhering to hygiene standards.

How long should you wash your hands for when preparing to serve food?

You should wash your hands for 10 to 15 seconds with warm water and soap.

What should be done to prevent cross-contamination during food preparation?

Avoid contact between raw food and ready-to-eat food, and do not store raw meat above ready-to-eat food.

What is the minimum internal temperature that beef, pork, veal, lamb, fish, and shellfish should reach after cooking?

These foods should reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit after three minutes of rest time.

What temperature should poultry reach when cooked?

Poultry should reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

How soon should cooked food be served after reaching the proper temperature?

Cooked food should be served within one hour of reaching the proper temperature.

What is the recommended cold storage temperature for food that cannot be served within one hour?

The recommended cold storage temperature is 41 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler.

What should be done to ensure food safety during transportation?

Transportation should be quick, and all equipment should be tightly sealed to reduce the risk of temperature fluctuation.

What actions should be taken if food is deemed unsanitary due to various reasons?

If food is deemed unsanitary, service should be stopped, and the food should be disposed of to ensure safety.