FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Packaging materials
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Food handlers
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Kitchen counters
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Cooking equipment
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Detailed explanation-1: -Food and kitchen tools and surfaces may become contaminated from raw food products (i.e., meat and poultry). Microbes can be transferred from one food to another by using the same knife, cutting board or other utensil without washing the surface or utensil in between uses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another. Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing foodborne illness.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the most probable sources of cross contamination is food contact surfaces. Almost all food ingredients pass by your food preparation tables. Packed and unpacked foods can be placed on top of the table and without proper sanitation, pathogens can spread.
Detailed explanation-4: -poor waste management. poor construction, industrial or agricultural practices. illegal dumping or unsafe storage of harmful products.