Fators that affect food borne ilness

The importance of hand-washing

and good personal hygiene

Good hand washing is the first line of defence against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as Swine Flu, meningitis, bronchiolitis, hepatitis A, and most types of infectious diarrhea.

Handwashing

Hygiene

Hygiene refers to practices associated with ensuring good health and cleanliness. It is the maintenance of health and healthy living and includes bathing, keeping the mouth clean, keeping the skin protected from infections and washing hands frequently.

Good and Bad HygieneThe difference between good and

bad hygiene is: Good hygiene keep you protected

from things, like germs in the environment that can hurt you

Bad hygiene allows these things to affect your body and probably make you sick

The Benefits of Good Hygiene

Addressing the spread of germs is essential to the health of our youth, our schools, and our nation

Good hygiene prevents the spread of germs

It also helps to give a good first impression to others

Why personal hygiene is so important during adolescence?

You feel better about yourself Keeps You HealthyReflects The Best Possible

You Taking Care Of Personal

Hygiene Gives The Best Reflection Of You To Others.

Good Hygiene Habits Get a good night's sleep

Eat a good breakfast

Take good dental care

Wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading germs Take bath daily to keep the dirt and odors away

Food Safety Practices that Prevent/Reduce Food borne Illness

1. Contaminated Ingredients Food may be contaminated by chemical, physical

or microbiological sources. It should be assumed that raw potentially hazardous foods-i.e., meats, fish, poultry eggs are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and should never be eaten raw or undercooked.

Examples include: Raw fish (sushi) and shell fish Foods containing raw egg such as homemade

mayonnaise, Caesar salad dressing, ice cream and eggnog

Raw meat (Steak Tar Tar)

Prevention Practices Shopping

Check packaged food for tears and canned goods for bulges or dents Purchase only packaged food that appears to be in good condition.

Storing

› Store all food items away from household cleaning supplies› Label containers of household cleaners or detergents so they are

not mistaken for food items. For example, cornstarch and some laundry detergents are similar in texture.

› Protect dry foods (rice, flour, pasta, cereals) from insects and rodents that often carry harmful bacteria by storing in airtight containers in a cool, dry, place.

› In the refrigerator, always place raw food items on the bottom shelves to prevent their juices from dripping onto cooked food items.

Preparation/Service Wash fresh fruits and vegetables with

plain water. Do not use gray enamelware, galvanized,

brass or copper containers with acidic foods like lemonade, strawberries, tomato products and salad dressing for cooking, serving or storage.

Use metal containers and metallic items only for their intended uses (for example do not use refrigerator shelves as grills).

Clean can openers often to prevent small slivers of metal from cans from falling into food.