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CHAPTER 02
FOOD SAFETY&
SANITATION
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Food Safety and Sanitation
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has overall responsibility for setting and monitoring food safety standards
• Federal, provincial and municipal health, building and other codes are designed to ensure that foods are handled in a safe and proper manner
• In BC provincial health regulations require that the heath license holder be Food Safe certified as well as a minimum of one employee per shift per department
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Top Ten Improper Food Handling Practices
% of Foodborne % of Foodborne Illness OutbreaksIllness Outbreaks
3. Infected person13%
4. Inadequate reheating11%
5. Improper hot holding9%6. Contaminated raw ingredient5%
7. Unsafe source4%
9. Cross-contamination3%
3% 8. Use of leftovers
2% 10. Inadequate cooking
2. Advance preparation17%1. Improper cooling30%
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Food Safety and Sanitation
• Sanitation refers to the creation and
maintenance of conditions that will
prevent & control food contamination or
food-borne illnesses
• Contamination refers to the generally
unintended presence of harmful
organisms or substances
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Causes of Contamination
Chemical Cleaning Agents Pesticides Dissolved Metals
Biological Bacteria Viruses Parasites Protozoa Fungi (Yeasts & Moulds)
Physical Glass Wood Splinters Toothpicks Hair Bandages Insect Parts Metal Particles
Foodborne Intoxication Staphylococcus aureus Bacillus cereus Clostridium botulinum
Foodborne Infection Salmonella spp Campylobacter jejuni E. coli O157:H7
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Contamination
Contamination occurs in two
ways:
1. Direct contamination
2. Cross-contamination
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Direct ContaminationBiological Contaminants
Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms and are the leading cause of food-borne illness
– Putrefactive bacteria (spoil food without rendering it unsafe; example: digestion and composting)
– Pathogenic bacteria (dangerous, disease causing)
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Bacteria Biological Contaminants
Types of Bacteria:
Rods Cocci Spirilla
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Intoxications & Infections: Biological Contaminants
Three ways pathogenic bacteria can cause illness in humans:
1. Intoxication - Botulism, Staph
2. Infection - Salmonellosis, Strep, Listeriosis
3. Toxin-Mediated Infection -
• Clostridium perfringens (CP)
• Escherichia coli 0157.H7 (E. coli)
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PreventionBiological Contaminants
– Food
– Acidity (proper pH)
– Temperature
– Time
– Oxygen (proper atmosphere)
– Moisture
All bacteria need certain conditions to complete their life cycle
Prevention is possible by controlling these conditions:
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PreventionControlling the Food
– Meat– Poultry– Fish – Shellfish – Dairy Products – Eggs
Bacteria thrive on Potentially Hazardous Foods
–some grains and vegetables – cooked grains and
vegetables, as well as all foods and
items containing these foods
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PreventionControlling the Temperature
• 4°C to 60°C (40°F to140°F) Danger Zone
– Bacteria grow rapidly if potentially hazardous foods are held within these temperatures
• 74°C (165°F) Cooking/Reheating
– Most bacteria are killed
• 82°C to 100°C (180°F to 212°F) Sanitizing
– All bacteria are killed (but toxins may not be destroyed)
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Frozen food storage
• All Bacteria are killed
0F
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40F
32F
180F
165F
140F
212F
-18C
82C
74C
60C
37C
4C
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• Most Bacteria are killedCooking/reheating
Chilled foodThawing food
Water Freezes
Holding food
• Bacteria stop reproducing• Protein coagulates• Red meat is rare• Starches start gelatinizing• Yeast is killed• Washing temperature• Rinsing temperature20C
10C Blood (Body) Temp
Room Temp
Dry Storage Temp
Water boils
Poaching
Simmering
Boiling
Understanding Temperatures
Bacteria multiply rapidly
Most bacteria will survive but will not multiply quickly
Most bacteria will survive but not grow
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PreventionControlling the Temperature• Keep hot food hot
– 60°C (140°F) or above
• Cool foods rapidly: (within 6 hours)• Down to 21°C (70°F) within 2 hours
• Down to 4°C (40°F) within 4 hours
• Keep cold food cold– 4°C (40°F) or below
• Keep frozen foods frozen until use; – -18°C (0°F) or below
• Thaw foods properly– Under refrigeration
Simply stated:
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PreventionControlling Time
Under ideal conditions, bacteria multiply every 20 minutes
Single cells are microscopic Large colonies may be visibleto the naked eye
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Bacteria reproduce by dividing
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PreventionControlling Time
When bacteria move from one place to another, they require time to adjust to new conditions
Bacterial growth curve
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Bacterial Growth:Temperature/Time Relationship
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Temperature/Time Relationship• Sanitizing: 180°F (82°C) for min 12 seconds
or: 170°F (77°C) for 2 minutes
• Pasteurization: (examples only)
63°C (145°F) for 30 minutes
72°C (161°F) for 16 seconds min.
135°C (275°F) for 2-4 seconds (Ultra Pasteurization)
138°C to 150°C (280°F to 300°F) for 2 -6 seconds (UHT)
• Anisakis (parasite in fish) – 4°F (–20°C) for 24 hours
• Trichinella spiralis (pork) 137°F (58°C) for 10 seconds
• Clostridium Botalinum 240°F (116°C) for 20 minutes
• Salmonella: …???...
• Molds 140°F (60°C) for 10 minutes (NOT the TOXINS!)
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Eggs are pasteurized by heating them in warm water. The temperature of the yolk must be controlled between 53°C & 59°C (128 & 138.5°F)
At lower temperatures, the egg is not pasteurized, and at higher temperatures, the albumen (egg white) loses its functionality. Each egg is weighed and directed to a series of warm water baths.
The combination of time and water temperature heats the eggs enough to kill Salmonella without cooking the egg. The entire process takes about an hour.
Doesn't heating the eggs denature the proteins? Well, yes--but not much.
With careful scrutiny, the yolk will seem more substantial and the white will appear better formed and appear to have a very mild opaqueness, according to the Davidson's Eggs website. It adds that the egg will taste and cook the same as a quality farm-fresh egg in all respects.
Egg Pasteurization
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PreventionControlling Moisture
• Bacteria need a certain amount of moisture expressed as water activity or AW
• Water has an AW of 1.0
• Foods with an AW of 0.85 or greater are considered potentially hazardous
• Dried foods (sugar, crackers, jerky, etc.) are examples of foods with an AW below 0.85
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PreventionControlling The pH
Acid/Alkaline content of food is expressed on a scale of 0 to14
– A pH of 7.0 is neutral
– Most bacteria prefer a pH of 6.6 to 7.5
– Bacterial growth is usually halted at a pH of 4.6 or less
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pH Scale
NeutralAcid Alkaline
4.50 7.0 14
raspberriesvinegarappleslemons
egg whites(albumen)
Baking powder
Disease-causing bacteria do not grow well at a pH below 4.5
PotentiallyHazardous Foods
whole egg & poultrymilk - Melon - tofu
fresh meatfish/seafood
9.0
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PreventionControlling The Atmosphere (Air)
• Some bacteria, known as aerobes, thrive in the presence of oxygen
• Others, known as anaerobes, do not require the presence of oxygen
• Others, known as facultative, can adapt and will survive with or without oxygen
• Unfortunately, most pathogenic bacteria are facultative
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VirusesBiological Contaminants
• Viruses are the smallest known form of life
• Viruses invade the living cells of a host and take over their genetic materials
• Viruses can survive (but not multiply) on any food or food contact surface
• Viruses are not affected by AW , pH or oxygen content of the environment
• The only way to prevent food-borne viral illnesses is to prevent contamination
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VirusesBiological Contaminants
• Hepatitis A: often from shellfish harvested in sewage polluted waters– Often carried by human and transmitted as a result of
poor hygiene and cross-contamination
• Norwalk virus: spread is almost always as a result of poor hygiene– Found in human feces, contaminated waters and
vegetables fertilized with manure– Often found in foods not heated after handling
(sandwiches, salads, milk, baked goods and ice cubes)
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ParasitesBiological Contaminants
• Parasites depend on nutrients from a living host to complete their life cycle– Trichinosis (Trichinella Spiralis): Trichina larvae is
killed if held at a 58°C (137°F) for 10 seconds. CFIA recommends 66°C (150°F)
– Anisakiasis: Anisakis parasitic roundworms reside in fish organs. Killed if held at 63°C (145°F) for 15 seconds
– Cyclospora: caused by a single-celled parasite found in water or food infected by feces. Common in products from undeveloped countries
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FungiBiological Contaminants
Moulds:• Moulds are algae-like fungi that form long
filaments or strands• Most only affect the appearance and flavour
of foods• Some rare forms, mycotoxicoses, produce
heat-resistant toxins that cause food-borne illnesses
• Mould cells can be destroyed at temperatures of 60°C (140°F) for 10 minutes
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FungiBiological Contaminants
Yeasts:• Yeasts require water and carbohydrate for survival
• Yeasts expel alcohol and carbon dioxide gas through a process known as fermentation
• Naturally occurring yeasts are not harmful
• Some yeasts can cause food to spoil
• Yeasts are killed at 58°C (136°F)
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Chemical Contaminants
• Residual chemicals: – antibiotics, insecticides, herbicides, etc.
• Food service chemicals and cleaners: – bug spray, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, silver cleaner
• Toxic metals: – In fish and shellfish from polluted waters
– Acidic foods on unlined copper or galvanized (zinc) metal
– Antimony from chipped enamelware
– Lead from lead pipes and solder from glazes of some imported items
Chemical contamination is usually inadvertent and invisible,
making it extremely difficult to detect
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Physical Contaminants• Foreign objects that find their way into food by
mistake:– Metal shavings (can opener, metal pot scrubbers)
– Pieces of glass (broken containers)
– Hair (from human or animals)
– Lubricants (dripping from mixers, etc.)
– Dirt or sand (improperly washed or handled foods)
– Tooth picks, bandages, insects, wood splinters, bones, shells, brush bristles, rubber from spatulas, etc.
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Cross-Contamination
Process by which one item (your finger or a cutting board) becomes contaminated and then contaminates another tool or food
• Reducing Cross-Contamination
– Personal cleanliness
– Dish and equipment cleanliness
– Pest management
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Cross-Contamination Breaking the Links
ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTFOOD FOOD HANDLERHANDLER
FOODFOOD
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Personal Cleanliness: Reducing cross-contamination
• Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 30 seconds
• Keep fingernails short
• Keep any cut or wound antiseptically bandaged
• Bathe daily and more often if required
• Keep hair clean and restrained
• Wear neat and clean work clothes; avoid jewellery
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Dish & Equipment Cleanliness Reducing cross-contamination
• Clean: – the item has no visible soil on it
• Sanitary: – harmful substances are reduced to safe levels
• Sterilize: – all living microorganisms are destroyed
Definition of Terms:
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Mechanical Dishwashing Reducing cross-contamination
1. Organize
2. Scrape or pre-rinse; pre-soak cutlery
3. Sorting & racking
4. Wash: minimum 60°C (140°F) with approved detergent
5. Rinse: minimum 60°C (140°F)
6. Sanitize: minimum 82°C (180°F) for minimum 12 seconds
7. Dry
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Manual Dishwashing; 3 Compartment Sink Reducing cross-contamination
1. Scrape or pre-rinse; pre-soak cutlery
2. Wash: minimum 45°C (113°F) with approved detergent
3. Rinse: immersion in clear water; minimum 45°C (113°F)
4. Sanitize: Immersion in clear water with appropriate chemical sanitizing solution; minimum 77°C (170°F) for 2 minutes
5. Dry
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Glass WashingCold Temperature Washing
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Pest ManagementReducing cross-contamination
• An insect or rodent infestation is considered a serious health hazard and should be dealt with immediately and thoroughly
• Pest must be controlled by:– Building them out of the facility
– Creating an environment in which they cannot find food, water or shelter
– Relying on professional extermination
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Pest ManagementReducing cross-contamination
• Store all foods at least 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor and 5 cm (2 in.) away from walls
• Rotate stock to disrupt nesting places and breeding habits
• Provide good ventilation
• Clean up spills and crumbs immediately
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HACCP Systems
• An effective and efficient system for maintaining sanitary conditions in all types of food service operations
• It focuses on the flow of food through the food service facility:
Receiving storing preparing cooking holding cooling (leftovers) reheating
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
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Identify potential hazards & evaluate their severity & risks
Identify the Critical Control Point, which are steps Where hazards can be deduced or eliminated
Establish procedures for controlling hazards & correcting problems
Monitor the Critical Control Points & correct problems as they arise
A HACCP SYSTEM FLOW CHART
Set up & use a record keeping system
Verify that the system is working & adjust as needed
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The Safe Worker
• The best way to prevent work-related injuries is through proper training, adherence to good work habits and careful supervision
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) covers a broad range of safety matters
• Human error is the leading cause of accidents
• Safe behaviour on the job reflects pride, professionalism, and consideration for your fellow workers