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2. Foodborne Illness Disease carried or transmitted to people by food
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Foodborne Illness Disease carried or transmitted to people by food
Foodborne-Illness Outbreak Incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food
Talking Points:
Discuss the definitions of foodborne illness and foodborne-illness outbreak.
Discuss a current foodborne illness news article. Solicit stories from participants regarding a foodborne illness they may have had.
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Talking Points:
Refer participants to the illustration and review the costs of a foodborne illness to an establishment.
Stress that a foodborne-illness outbreak can result in the closure of a business.
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4. A Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) System
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A Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) System
Identifies hazards within the flow of food
Implements controls based on the hazards identified
Talking Points:
Discuss the importance of implementing a HACCP program. Explain that HACCP allows managers to monitor potential hazards in their establishments to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Explain that the flow of food is the path food takes through an establishment, from receiving through reheating. Refer to the illustration on the slide.
Tell participants that HACCP concepts will be referred to throughout the presentation.
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5. People At High Risk For Foodborne Illness
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People At High Risk For Foodborne Illness
Infants and preschool-age children
Pregnant women
Elderly people
People taking certain medications
People with weakened immune systems
Talking Points:
Tell participants that the people identified in the slide are at high risk of contracting a foodborne illness and explain why.
Young children have not built up adequate immune systems.
Elderly people have weakened immune systems due to aging.
People who have had major surgery or who have chronic illnesses have weakened immune systems.
Explain that it is of particular concern when these groups consume potentially hazardous food or ingredients that are raw or have not been cooked to required minimum internal temperatures.
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6. Food Favoring The Rapid Growth Of Microorganisms
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Food Favoring The Rapid Growth Of Microorganisms
Talking Points:
Explain to participants that potentially hazardous food is typically moist, high in protein, and slightly acidic. Point out that this food is at risk for contamination due to methods used to produce and process it. Explain that it has been associated with foodborne-illness outbreaks.
Ask participants to think about menu items in their own establishments and identify those that are potentially hazardous.
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7. Food Favoring The Rapid Growth Of Microorganisms (continued)
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Food Favoring The Rapid Growth Of Microorganisms (continued)
Talking Points:
Explain to participants that potentially hazardous food is typically moist, high in protein, and slightly acidic. Point out that this food is at risk for contamination due to methods used to produce and process it. Explain that it has been associated with foodborne-illness outbreaks.
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8. Three Types Biological Chemical Physical 1• Providing Safe Food
Talking Points:
Discuss each type of hazard and give examples. Tell participants that biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and biological toxins. Chemical hazards include toxic metals, pesticides, and chemical cleaners. Physical hazards include dirt, hair, carton staples, glass, etc.
Explain that biological hazards are the greatest threat to food safety.
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9. Factors That Can Cause Foodborne Illness
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Factors That Can Cause Foodborne Illness
Time-temperature abuse
Cross-contamination
Poor personal hygiene
Talking Points:
Tell participants that food has been time-temperature abused any time it has been allowed to remain too long at temperatures favorable to the growth of foodborne microorganisms.
Tell participants that cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one surface or food to another.
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10. Preventing Time-Temperature Abuse
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Preventing Time-Temperature Abuse
Receive and store food quickly
Store food at the proper temperature
Minimize time food spends in the temperature danger zone (TDZ)
Talking Points:
Discuss each of the key practices for preventing time-temperature abuse.
Point out that most foodborne microorganisms cannot survive or reproduce outside of the temperature danger zone, the temperature range between 41°F and 140°F (5°C and 60°C).
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11. Preventing Time-Temperature Abuse
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Preventing Time-Temperature Abuse
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Cook food to its required minimum internal temperature
Hold food at proper temperatures
Cool and reheat food properly
Talking Points:
Discuss each of the key practices for preventing time-temperature abuse.
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12. Preventing Cross-Contamination
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Preventing Cross-Contamination
Wash hands frequently when working with raw food
Don’t allow raw food to touch or drip onto cooked or ready-to-eat food
Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces between each use
Clean and sanitize cleaning cloths between each use
Talking Points:
Discuss each of the key practices for preventing cross-contamination.
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13. Preventing Poor Personal Hygiene
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Preventing Poor Personal Hygiene
Wash hands properly
Observe strict rules for eating, drinking, and smoking
Prevent ill employees from working
Maintain general personal cleanliness
Talking Points:
Explain to participants that ensuring good personal hygiene is the manager’s responsibility. Discuss the importance of proper training and of modeling good behavior.
Ask participants to describe poor personal hygiene practices they have witnessed. Ask them to explain how they corrected the problem.
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14. Manager’s Responsibility
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Manager’s Responsibility
Serve safe food
Train employees in safe foodhandling practices
Market food safety to customers and employees
Talking Points:
Remind participants that the FDA recommends that state and local health departments hold the person in charge of an establishment responsible for ensuring food safety.
Discuss the importance of showing customers and employees your commitment to food safety.
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Name three factors that can cause food to become unsafe and give an example of each.
Talking Points:
Explain to participants that the three factors that cause food to become unsafe are time-temperature abuse, cross-contamination, and poor personal hygiene. Examples include:
Time-Temperature Abuse
Failing to hold or store food at required temperatures
Failing to cook or reheat food to the proper temperatures
Failing to cool food properly
Cross-Contamination
Adding raw, contaminated ingredients to food that receives no further cooking
Failure to clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces
Allowing raw food to drip fluids onto cooked or ready-to-eat food
Personal Hygiene
Failing to wash hands properly after using the restroom
Touching sores and then touching food
Coughing or sneezing on food
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