Food SafetyPrepared by : Taghreed Al-Attar

What is food safety?Food safety is a scientific discipline describing

handling, preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness.

The five key principles of food hygiene, according to WHO

Prevent contaminating food with pathogens

Separate raw and cooked foods to prevent contaminating the cooked foods

Cook foods for the appropriate length of time and at the appropriate temperature to kill pathogens

Store food at the proper temperature

Use safe water and raw materials

Food safety at the supermarket

Expiry date

Storage instructions- how to store food correctly to keep it in a good condition

Shop the frozen and chilled products last

Fresh products like meat and fish

Food safety in the kitchenFood should be stored correctly

Good personal hygiene when preparing and cooking food

Avoid cross- contamination

Heating and reheating safely

Food safety when using the microwave

Use glass and ceramic utensils labelled for microwave oven use

Do not use plastic or aluminium

Do not use foam trays

SummaryFood can spoil due to the action of microbes

Food needs to be stored properly and within its date mark

Good personal hygiene is vital when cooking to avoid the risk of food poisoning

Good food safety and hygiene is vital when cooking to avoid accidents and risk of food poisoning