Other Hazards

48 Biological Hazards Seafood Toxins –Fish toxins Ciguatera poisoning Scombroid poisoning –Shellfish toxins Plant Toxins –Poisonous plants Fungal Toxins –Poisonous mushrooms

Other Hazards49 Chemical Hazards Toxic Metals –Lead, copper, brass, zinc, pewter Cleaning and Sanitizing Chemicals –Detergents, sanitizers, polishers, abrasive cleaners, lubricants Pesticides and insecticides Food additives –Preservatives (nitrites and sulfites), flavor enhancers (MSG), nutritional additives (niacin)

Other Hazards50 Physical Hazards Band-aids Fingernails and nail polish Jewelry Broken light bulbs Hair Metal and wood Chipped glass Broken dinnerware

Other Hazards51 Allergens 6-7 million Americans have food allergies. Most common food allergens: –Milk –Eggs –Fish –Shellfish –Wheat –Soy –Peanuts and tree nuts

Activity Who Am I?

Other Hazards53 Who Am I? Cleaners stored near food Food worker with long fingernails

Other Hazards54 Who Am I? Metal from a rusty grater Rings on a food worker’s fingers

Other Hazards55 Who Am I? Poisonous mushrooms Wooden utensils – the wood is pine