2. Food borne Illness
Range 20 - 80 million cases a year (U.S.)
325,00 hospitalizations, 5,000 deaths (U.S.)
10 - 83 billion cost from absence from work or
school, medical costs
Generally fecal-oral transmission
food borne infection - invasion by the organism with
multiplication or toxin production in the host.
food borne intoxication - growth in food source with
toxin production before ingestion
4. Food borne Diseases
Infection
long incubation period (days)
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,
abdominal cramps. Fever
often
Salmonella,
Hepatitis A
Listeria, Giardia
Vibrio, Campylobacter
Norwalk virus
Intoxication
short incubation period
(minutes - hours)
Vomiting, nausea, double
vision, weakness, numbness,
disorientation
C. botulinum
Staph aureus
certain fish/ shellfish
5. Outbreaks
2 or more cases associated in time and place
E. coli 0157:H7 (Northwest)
Cryptosporidium (Milwaukee)
Norwalk virus (Cruise ships)
Vibrio cholerae (South America)
Listeria (New York, New Jersey, CT)
6. Surveillance
Collection and analysis of data of food borne
illness - goal to protect public
Identify irregular patterns
Notify affected entities
Who, when, what, where?
Food items, types of contaminant(s), factors
associated with the illness
7. Natural Barriers to Infection
Stomach acid pH 2
GI Tract immune system
normal intestinal flora
bile acids and digestive enzymes
8. Increased Susceptibility
Gastrectomy
acid blockers for ulcers
antacids, excessive consumption of water
buffering capacity of food- milk, fatty foods
antibiotic therapy
very young, old
immunocompromised
stress, poor hygiene, underdeveloped areas
9. Hazard Analysis of Critical
Control Points (HACCP)
System to monitor food service process
Purchase Serving
Framework of control procedures
Identifies “Critical Control Points” (CCP’s)
Points in process where hazards may be introduced
Reduce risk of food borne illness
10. Hazard Analysis of Critical
Control Points (HACCP)
Purchasing
Receiving
Storing
Preparing
Cooking
Serving and holding
Cooling
Reheating
11. Purchasing
Evaluate suppliers
Compliance with federal/state health standards
Check inspection records
Trained employees
Temperature controlled delivery
Safe/sanitary packaging
Create “specifications” for acceptance
Reject substandard items
Schedule delivery during “slow” times
12. Approved Food Sources
Licensed food distributor/establishment
Compliance with State Public Health Code
USDA inspected meat, poultry
Verify supplier as a safe source
Fish from safe, unpolluted waters
Pasteurized milk only
Inspect suppliers facilities
13. Receiving
Verify safe/fresh foods
Inspect upon delivery
Appearance, odor, contamination, expiration dates,
condition of containers
Reject “thawed/refrozen” items (large ice crystals)
Reject swollen/rusted/damaged cans
Check temperature of refrigerated foods
14. Receipt & Storage
Check supplies upon receipt for:
signs of spoilage
color, odor, texture, slime, mold, dirt, insects
swollen, pierced, rusted, wet containers
Quality, temperature, general condition
Arrange delivery for off-peak hours
Plan ahead to ensure sufficient storage space
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16. Receiving
Transfer to proper storage promptly
Create space for new stock
Clean transport carts
Date foods (arrival or “use by” date)
Pest control
Clean, well lit areas
17. Storing
Dry storage
Clean/orderly, items 6” off floor
Good ventilation,
50 – 70 F (verify temp periodically)
First In, First Out (FIFO) rotation
Dating packages, place new to rear
Clean spills promptly, trash kept out of room
Segregate cleaning supplies (avoid contamination)
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19. Storage
Purchase foods that will be used ASAP
Place in properly maintained storage area
Use food quickly
Keep potentially hazardous food outside of
danger zone
< 40 F --> Danger <---- < 140 F
Keep cleaning materials away from food
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21.
22. Storing
Refrigerated storage
< 40 F (colder preferred, Verify periodically)
Don’t overload
Allow for air transfer (slotted shelves)
Date items
Properly sealed
Raw/uncooked on bottom – away from ready to eat
foods
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24. Storing
Freezing
0 F, store foods immediately
For foods that are frozen upon receipt
Slotted shelves (circulation)
Use moisture proof containers/wrappings
Avoid multiple entries
Segregate large warm “container” into smaller ones
25. Preparing
Thawing and Marinating
Keep foods out of temperature danger zone
40 F < Danger < 140 F
Never thaw on counter or non-refrigerated area
Use refrigerator – in pan on bottom shelf
Under running water (70 F) < 2 hours
Marinate meats/fish in refrigerator
Avoid cross contamination (never reuse)
Sanitize cutting boards, knives between use
26. Preparation
Handle raw, high risk foods in separate area at
separate time (Border Café in Cambridge, MA)
Sanitize surfaces/equipment immediately after
contact with potentially hazardous food
Hand washing prior to handling food
ill or infected workers not allowed to handle food
For big or catered events, hold reference sample of
all foods served for 72 hours
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28. Potentially Hazardous Foods
Beef, poultry, pork, gravies, soups
Meat or fish stuffing
Finfish, shellfish, raw fish
Dairy products
Eggs, cream-filled pastries, custards
Vegetables (cooked, raw sprouts, cabbage)
Starchy foods (grains, rice, potatoes)
29. Cooking
Cook foods to proper internal temperature
Internal temp of 165 F
Stir foods in deep pots frequently
Regulate size/thickness of foods (uniformity)
Validate cooking times/temperatures
Check thickest part of the food
Always use sanitary cooking/serving utensils
Never touch prepared foods with bare hands
30. The Safe Food Handler
Training
Food borne infection
Reporting to public health authorities
Carrier state
during incubation, illness or recovery
asymptomatic chronic shedding
Salmonella typhi (Typhoid Mary)
Personal hygiene
31. Serving and Holding
Keep hot food above 140 F
Steam tables, keep food covered
Stir foods to ensure even heating
Keep cold food below 40 F
Refrigeration unit/ice
Check temperature periodically
Sanitize thermometer after each use
Discard food held in danger zone (4 hours)
Never add “fresh” food to food already out for serving
32. Serving and Holding
Wash hands before serving food
Clean/sanitary long handled ladles and spoons
for serving
Never touch parts of cups/plates that will have
contact w/food
Cover cuts w/ bandages and cover with gloves
Change gloves after contact with contaminated
surface
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34. Serving and holding
Sneeze guards
Avoid cross-contamination
Pre-wrap as much food as possible
Watch customer behavior – remove
contaminated food
35. Serving
Rigid personal hygiene requirements
handling raw food
touching unclean surfaces or equipment
Keep hands away from face, head
no smoking, eating, handling money
hand washing following restroom use
adequately cover cuts, abrasions
no gum chewing, spitting, coughing
clean work clothes, hair restraints used
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37. Serving
Don’t wear jewelry
Use utensils for serving
Don’t taste food with finger
Report any illness to management, avoid
handling food
Healthy workers, hair washing, bathing, with
frequent hand washing
38. Serving
Temperature of food out of danger zones
Thermometers to check food temp
steam tables 180 - 200 F to maintain 140 F food
Sneeze guards and utensils for salad bar
no dirty plates used for return trip
Avoid touching food contact surfaces with hands
Server trained in choke saving procedure
39. Cooling
Problems here are #1 cause of food borne illness
Rapid cooling important
Chill to below 40 F
Reduce food mass (divide into multiple containers)
Shallow pre-chilled pans
Use ice water bath for quick chill then refrigerate
Stir to increase cooling
Monitor temperature periodically
Store in covered containers
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41. Sanitary Facilities & Equipment
Cleaning & Sanitization
Pest Control
Inspections
clean floors, no debris, clutter, mouse droppings
no food storage on floor
check cleanliness of dishes, utensils in storage
check drawers for debris, cleanliness
check cleanliness of all equipment used in food
preparation or serving (slicers, soup kettles, dispensers
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43. Sanitary Facilities &
Equipment
Cleanliness of dishwasher
temperature, detergent, scaling agents
food debris inside machine, grooves on door
washing arms free of obstruction
Backflow prevention devices on plumbing
Mop closets clean, mop head stored upright,
replaced or washed frequently
Facility surfaces and equipment sanitized and
inspected on an ongoing basis
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45. Reheating
Boil/heat to > 165 F within 2 hours of removal
from refrigeration
Never reheat more than once
Never mix leftover and fresh food
Discard leftovers refrigerated for more than a
week from preparation date