Disposition/Food Safety: Overview of Food Microbiology July 8‚ 2011 Overview of Food Microbiology OBJECTIVES At the end of this module‚ you will be able to: 1. Explain the structural similarities and/or differences among Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as their isolation and identification using serological‚ biochemical‚ and molecular techniques. 2. Identify the functions of the bacterial cell wall. 3. Identify the extrinsic and intrinsic parameters that affect bacterial growth
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safety and socioenvironmental issues‚ Food Control 9(4): 211-215 Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration Centre for Food Safety Applied Nutrition (FDA/CFSAN) (2003). How can I prevent foodborne illness? FAO (1995). Street foods. Report of an FAO Technical Meeting on Street Foods‚ Calcutta‚ India‚ 6-9 November 1995 Idowa OA‚ Rowland SA (2006). Oral fecal parasites and personal hygiene of food handlers in Abeokuta‚ Nigeria‚ Afr. Health Sci
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INTRODUCTION 2 FOOD & SAFETY HIGIENE reasons for being ill cos of food: poor temperature control cross contamination lack of hand washing badly maintained equipment procedures not followed incorrect storage contaminated ingredients ignorance about the dangers untrained staff prevention and control 2 key elements of achieveing standards of food safety and hygiene prevention - cleaning maintenance‚ pest control andpersonal hygiene control - good suppliers
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Salmonella Michael Munoz SCI163 November 21‚ 2012 Mrs. Rotnem Salmonella Salmonella is an infection more formally known as Salmonellosis. It is a food borne illness that targets and attacks the intestinal tract. In the past years‚ this disease has caused many to get sick and in some cases‚ even death. The food industry is continuously creating ways to ensure the public health including public awareness and better rules and regulation on food safety. Salmonella is
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Studymode HSC Assessment 2029 Meet food safety requirements when providing food and drink. Outcome 1 1. List potential hazards when preparing‚ serving‚ cleaning away or storing food and drink. Be careful not to cut yourself with sharp knives‚ or burn yourself with hot oil or hot water. Keep chemicals stored in separate area from foods. Keep the date opened on containers or leftovers‚ do not use past safe date (varies by type of foods). Ensure food is covered to prevent pests such
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STL 3 K10 SAFE FOOD HANDLING Good Hygiene Practise When preparing food it is essential that you keep yourself and your kitchen clean. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching and preparing food and after touching raw foods especially poultry such as chicken. Always wash your hands after using the toilet or touching bins or pets. It is recommended that hair be tied back or covered while cooking. Wear a clean apron when cooking and remove it should you need to visit the toilet. Change
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All canteens have a responsibility to provide safe food. Safe food means that it is prepared‚ cooked‚ transported and served in such a way as to retain nutrients‚ and to minimise bacterial contamination and growth. Handling food poorly can cause food poisoning. It can also reduce the quality of the food being served. In this section you will find everything you need to know on food safety and hygiene in the school canteen. Why is Food Safety so important? We are surrounded by food every day so
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Michael J Jordan SCI/163 Professor Gild July 24‚ 2013 Salmonella Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. It commonly lives in human and animal intestines and are shed through feces. Humans are affected by it mostly from contaminated food or water sources. You are more likely to get infected if you have eaten foods such as turkey‚ chicken‚ or eggs that have not been stored or cooked properly. Being around family members
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Food Sanitation A. Fundamentals in Microbiology * Knowledge in microbiology will help you understand how and why disease-causing bacteria grow and spread‚ so that you are able to prevent food-borne diseases. Kinds of bacteria 1. Beneficial bacteria These are helpful to us. They can enhance flavor of butter‚ yoghurt‚ and cheese. 2. Undesirable bacteria These are bacteria that are responsible for food spoilage. 3. Disease-causing bacteria or pathogens These are bacteria that are most
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