FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Before handling any food, what is the first thing a person should do?
A
Clean the cutting board
B
Sharpen the knife
C
Call friends over
D
Wash your hands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Use plain soap and water-skip the antibacterial soap-and scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. Rinse hands, then dry with a clean towel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hands should be washed as often as necessary and always: Before starting work. Before handling cooked or ready-to-eat food. After handling or preparing raw food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Importance of Hand Hygiene in the Food Industry If hand washing and hand sanitising practices are not effectively implemented, harmful germs can be transmitted to food contact surfaces and from food handling, resulting in possible contamination.

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