The definition of food hygiene is the prevention of food poisoning and premature spoilage of food.
The of food poisoning and poor hygiene :
Loss of working days
possible closure
loss of business reputation
loss of food stock due to contamination.
Higher staff turnover
Increase in premium
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF FOOD POISONING:
|
Stomach
pain |
vomiting |
Diarrhoea |
Fever |
Cause of Food poisoning:
|
BACTERIA |
VIRUS |
POISONOUS
PLANT |
|
CHEMICALS |
METALS |
|
Food intolerance and allergies
- Unusual sensitivity to food which is harmless to most people.
- Cause a reaction called anaphylaxis
- Symptoms may include swelling of throat and mouth making breathing difficult
- Common foods are peanuts, shellfish and sesame seeds.
BACTERIA"
Bacteria are essential to life, often referred to as germs they are found everywhere, including on and in man. However two types create problems in the food industry Spoilage bacteria Pathogenic bacteria