child care/preschool food handler’s program food handler’s safety program
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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