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Chapter 5Chapter 5

Sanitation Sanitation Hazards Hazards

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.

ObjectiveObjective

• Summarize the importance of working with food safely


Importance of Safe Food Importance of Safe Food HandlingHandling

• Foodborne illness can result from improper food handling

• An outbreak occurs when two or more people eat the same food and get the same foodborne illness


Importance of Safe Food Importance of Safe Food HandlingHandling

• The goal of foodservice employees is to serve food that is free of contamination

• Proper sanitation prevents contamination


ObjectivesObjectives

• Differentiate among biological, chemical, and physical hazards

• Classify the sources of biological hazards and ways to control their growth


Biological HazardsBiological Hazards

• Most biological hazards are too small to see, and sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste

• Biological hazards, or pathogens, include harmful – bacteria– viruses– fungi– parasites– fish toxins


BacteriaBacteria

• Responsible for most outbreaks, bacteria need water, food, and favorable temperatures to flourish

• Controlling the time potentially hazardous foods (PHF) are exposed to unsafe temperatures helps limit bacterial growth


BacteriaBacteria

• Different types of bacteria have different needs for growth– Aerobic bacteria– Anaerobic bacteria– Facultative bacteria


BacteriaBacteria

• Bacteria produce rapidly by dividing

• Some bacteria have the ability to form spores

• Pathogenic bacteria cause foodborne illness in humans by either infection or intoxication


BacteriaBacteria

• Create unfavorable conditions for bacterial growth by controlling any or all of the following factors:– Food source. Protein is a favored food source

of bacteria– Water. Bacteria are quite sensitive to water

activity and require a high level for growth– pH. Bacteria remain active between a pH of

4.6 to 7


BacteriaBacteria

– Atmosphere. Removing oxygen from their atmosphere stops the growth of aerobic bacteria

– Temperature. Bacteria reproduce rapidly in the temperature danger zone, between 41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57.2°C)

– Time. Potentially hazardous foods should not be kept in the temperature danger zone for more than four hours


VirusesViruses

• Viruses can survive but cannot reproduce without a cell host

• Most viruses are destroyed by high heat, but are not affected by water activity or pH

• Two viruses that concern foodservice are – hepatitis A– Norwalk virus


VirusesViruses

• Ways to avoid viral contamination– Practice excellent personal hygiene– Wash raw vegetables before preparation and

eating– Avoid shellfish harvested from polluted

waters– Purchase food from reputable suppliers


FungiFungi

• Edible mushrooms are a type of fungi that are highly valued in the professional kitchen

• Other types, such as poisonous mushrooms, yeasts, and molds, can cause food contamination

• Always purchase wild mushrooms from a reputable source


FungiFungi

• Yeast– Wild yeast growing unintentionally can cause

contamination– Slime, discoloration, bubbles, and an

alcoholic smell are signs of a yeast contamination

– Yeast is killed when heated above 136°F (57.8°C)


FungiFungi

• Mold– Although most are not poisonous, a few

molds produce toxins that are dangerous to humans

– Mold can be killed at temperatures above 140°F (60°C), but their toxins may not be affected

– Moldy food should always be discarded


ParasitesParasites

• Parasites can be found in meat and fish

• Trichinella spiralis– Causes the disease called trichinosis

(trek ihn OH sis)– Commonly caused by eating undercooked,

infested pork and some game meats– Kill the parasite by cooking the meat to an

internal temperature of 155°F (68.3°C)


ParasitesParasites

• Fish harbor parasites such as anisakis, and certain varieties of cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes)– Kill these parasites by cooking fish to an

internal temperature of 140°F (60°C)– Freezing infested fish at -31°F (-35°C) for 15

hours or -4°F (-20°C) for seven days also kills fish parasites


Fish ToxinsFish Toxins

• Fish toxins are poisons within the fish’s flesh that can cause illness when eaten

• Two examples of fish toxins are– Ciguatera: commonly associated with red

snapper, grouper, and barracuda– Scombroid poisoning: commonly associated

with yellowfin tuna, skipjack, bonito, and mackerel


AllergiesAllergies

• Allergies do not affect all people in the same way

• When a customer notifies a restaurant server of an allergy, the kitchen staff must analyze everything that is served to that customer

What are some common food allergies?




• Recognize chemical hazards and explain how to prevent them


Chemical HazardsChemical Hazards

• There are many chemical hazards in the kitchen– Metals– Agricultural chemicals– Kitchen chemicals


MetalsMetals

• Certain metals found in cookware, such as copper, can become a chemical hazard

• Because it contains zinc, galvanized steel should never be used in food preparation

• Chipped enamel cookware can be another source of metal poisoning

• Fish from polluted waters can contain unsafe levels of heavy metals such as mercury


Agricultural ChemicalsAgricultural Chemicals

• The exterior of fruits and vegetables may be tainted with insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides

• Prevent this chemical contamination by washing and peeling produce


Kitchen ChemicalsKitchen Chemicals

• Chemicals such as cleaning supplies, bleach, grease cutters, and polishes are potential sources of contamination



• The following safety precautions will prevent most chemical contamination:– Store in clearly marked containers or leave in

original containers– Do not store food in containers that

previously held chemicals– Use according to manufacturer’s instructions



• Safety precautions (continued)– Store in an area separate from food

preparation or storage– Never randomly mix chemicals– If uncertain about how to use a chemical

product, ask a supervisor– In the event of a suspected poisoning, call a

poison control hotline immediately, refer to material safety data sheets, and notify a supervisor




• Explain physical hazards and how to prevent them


Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards

• Physical hazards are easily prevented and often visible to the naked eye

• Common physical hazards include– glass– staples– metal shards– toothpicks


ReviewReview

• Define foodborne illness and explain the term outbreak

– Foodborne illness is any illness caused by eating contaminated food

– An outbreak occurs when two or more people eat the same food and get a foodborne illness


ReviewReview

• List the different types of biological hazards

– Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, fish toxins, allergies


ReviewReview

• Explain the difference between aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria

– Aerobic require oxygen; anaerobic live without oxygen; facultative grow with or without oxygen


ReviewReview

• Describe the factors involved in controlling bacteria growth

– Food source, water, pH, atmosphere, temperature, time


ReviewReview

• List the different types of chemical hazards

– Metals, agricultural chemicals, kitchen chemicals


ReviewReview

• What is the purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS)?

– Lists the composition of a chemical product, proper procedures for storage and handling, and what to do in case of an emergency


ReviewReview

• List some examples of physical hazards

– Glass, staples, metal shards, toothpicks

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