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Child Care/Preschool Food Handler’s Program

Food Handler’s SafetyProgram

What is a Food Borne Illness?

Center for Disease Control Estimates:

76 million illnesses10,000 deaths

Reported Cases Are Just The Tip Of The Iceberg!

What are the symptoms?

Upset stomachDiarrheaVomitingFever HeadacheAbdominal cramps

Who is most susceptible?

Young children

Pregnant women

Elderly

Chronically Ill

What are the Causes?

Poor Personal HygieneImproper Holding Temperature

Inadequate CookingContaminated Equipment

Which IllnessesCan Occur?

sStaph infections

E. Coli

Campy-lobactor

Shigella SalmonellaGiardiBotulism

Where Can we Start?

Personal Hygiene

Hair restraintArtificial nails must be

covered with glovesClean uniforms or clothesHandwashing!!!

Follow the 20 second rule!

Before:Before:

Preparing foodServing foodEatingHolding a babyCaring for the ill

After:Using bathroom Touching body fluidsSneezingEating/smoking

After:Handling MoneyTouching AnimalsDiapering ChildTouching Raw Food

Step #1 WET

HANDS

Step #2LATHER WITH SOAP

Note: liquid soap, best choice!

Step #3SCRUB!

Step #4

RINSE

Step #5 DRY

Note: single use towels

CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS

•Storage•Purchasing•Preparation•Cooking•Serving•Handling leftovers

PurchasingBuy Cold Foods Last--Get It Home Fast!

StoringPut high protein foods

in refrigerator or freezer Immediately

Wash hands AFTER all food is put away

All food items 6” off floor

High Protein Foods at Greatest RiskMilkMeat FishEggsCheese

Preparing

Avoid bare hand contact on ready -to -eat foods

Disposable gloves should be changed for every activity

Use utensils or deli paper

Cooking

Holding temperature should be 140º or higher

Cook food to at least 165º or higher

WashingFruits and Vegetables

WatermelonCucumbersCantaloupeCarrots

ServingKeep hot foods hot...Cold foods cold!

Hot foods 140º

Cold foods 40º

Handling LeftoversRefrigerate food

immediately

Store in small shallow containers

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Handling Leftovers

If in doubt, throw it out!!

Don’t Cross - Contaminate! SCRUB work area

Cut meats on SEPARATE BOARD from produce

Sanitize cutting boards

Proper Cleaning of Food Contact Surfaces

Start with clean sinkScrape surfaceWash, rinse, sanitizeAir dry

Storage of Hazardous ChemicalsKeep out of reach of children

Keep in original container and/or labeled

Follow the manufactures instructions

Dishwashing

Three compartment sink

Wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry

Approved SanitizersChlorine

50 to 100 ppm1 T. per gallon

Quaternary Ammonia (“quats”)200 ppm

Healthful Childcare Practices

Daycare and Preschool guidelines

Feeding Infants

Hold babies Label bottles Store bottles at

40º or lower Discard formula

after 24 hours/ breast milk after 48 hours

Feeding Infants...

Do not allow babies to carry bottles

Use cold tap water to mix formula

Warm bottles with care!!!

Diapering…Use disposable

gloves Use disposable

paperRemove soiled

items/clean childRemove/dispose

of gloves

Diapering...

Dress childWash CHILD’S handsClean contaminated

areaWash YOUR hands

Choking Prevention

Caution with children UNDER 4

Children should SIT while eating

CUT FOOD for young children

Choking Prevention

Teach them to CHEW WELLSUPERVISE children at meal

timeOlder children SHOULD NOT

FEED younger children

High Risk Choking Foods

Hot dogsChunks of meatRaw carrotsHard candyApple chunksPopcornGrapes/raisins

Food Allergies Are Caused By:

MilkEggs WheatPeanutsFish

Food AllergiesRunny noseAsthmaDiarrheaVomitingTissue swelling

Safety in the Kitchen

No:Plastic bagsMedicinesSharp objectsCleaning suppliesAppliance cords

Proper Cleaning of Mouthed Toys

Wash with mild soap and waterRinse thoroughlyUse ONLY an approved food

contact surface sanitizerAir dryClean plush toys in washing

machine

Proper Use of Water Play Tables

Use clean water and change frequently

Children should wash hands

before and after playing

Pest Control

Food preparation and eating areas

Keep food stored off floor and/or covered

Garbage and trashOuter openings

SUMMARYWash your hands frequently

Protect yourself as a consumer

Use safe practices in child care