Question

Ten ways of preventing or avoiding food contamination in our communities

Answer 1

Answer

1. Do not smoke while preparing food.
2. Handle food with tongs, a spoon or some other utensil which is clean.
3. When sneezing or coughing always cover the face with a tissue or the hands and turn away from the food.
4. Avoid preparing food for others if you have diarrhoea.
5. the correct cooking and storage temperatures which prevent bacteria multiplying
6. Wash hands before handling food and be sure to clean under the finger nails.
7. Always wash hands with soap and warm water after going to the toilet or touching any parts of the body, such as the skin or nose.
8. If food does have to be left standing in the open for a few minutes during preparation always cover it with a lid, clean cloth or cling wrap
9. Make sure insects, rats, mice and other pests cannot get into the food preparation area
10. Pets should also be discouraged from domestic kitchens and must never be allowed into a shop or community kitchen
11. Correct food storage
12. Correct cooking temperatures to prevent bacteria grow or multiply