FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hands should be washed using soap & water before you start food preparation.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your hands can spread germs in the kitchen. Some of these germs, like Salmonella, can make you very sick. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is an easy way to prevent germs from spreading around your kitchen while handling and preparing foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -After we use the washroom these microorganism may still remain in our hand so if we handle the food without washing our hands there are chances that these microorganism might enter our body which may harm our body. Hence it is advisable that we should wash our hands after coming from the washroom before handling food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria can spread easily from physical contact. In a kitchen, this means it can spread into the food you prepare. When you wash your hands, you are reducing the likelihood that any bacteria present will transfer to a second location.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food handlers must only wash their hands in dedicated handwashing sinks and never on sinks used for food preparation. FDA-approved handwashing soap and hand antiseptics must be provided.

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