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HEALTH CORNER brought to you by your Congregational Health Ministry Team...
Keys to Safer Food
As we approach the middle of summer and hotter days, there is some safety "tips" to keeping our food SAFE. Please allow me to share "Food Safety Tips" from the World Health Organization. Knowledge is Prevention!
Keep clean:
Wash your hands before handling food and often during food preparation
Wash and sanitize all surfaces and equipment used for food preparation
Protect kitchen areas and food from insects, pests and other animals
Wash your hands after going to the bathroom
Why?
While most microorganisms do not cause disease, dangerous microorganisms are widely found in soil, water, animals and people. These microorganisms are carried on hands, wiping cloths and utensils; especially cutting boards and the slightest contact can transfer them to food and cause food borne diseases.
Separate raw and cooked:
Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods
Use separate equipment and utensils such as knives and cutting boards for handling raw foods
Store food in containers to avoid contact between raw and prepared foods
Why?
Raw food, especially meat, poultry and seafood, and their juices, can contain dangerous microorganisms, which may be transferred onto other foods during food preparation and storage.
[Source: Food Safety-World Health Organization] {Next week: More keys to safer food.}
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Updated on
7/12/2007 12:20:46 AM
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