Food preparation and Handling- importance of good hygiene

Question 1

What are symptoms of food poisoning?

Answer 1

-feeling sick
-being sick
-diarrhoea
-stomach cramps
-high temp (above 38*)

Question 2

How can someone get food poisoning?

Answer 2

-food isn’t cooked or reheated thoroughly
-food isn’t stored correctly
-food is left out too long
-food is handled by someone who is ill
-food is eaten after ‘use-by’ date

Question 3

What are 9 safe practices a person should follow when preparing and storing food?

Answer 3

-wash hands
-wash worktops
-wash dishclothes
-use separate chopping boards
-keep raw meat separate
-store raw meat on the bottom shelf
-cook food thoroughly
-cool leftovers quickly
-respect ‘use-by’ date