FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Detailed explanation-1: -A red chopping board is used for raw meat and poultry.
Detailed explanation-2: -Red – raw meat If you are preparing raw meat and poultry, you should use a red chopping board. Raw meat is a high risk food as it contains bacteria. This is why using a separate chopping board to prepare raw meat is key to preventing cross-contamination (and foodborne illnesses).
Detailed explanation-3: -Red: raw meat. Blue: fish. Brown: vegetables. Green: fruit, herbs and salads.
Detailed explanation-4: -Colour Coded Chopping Boards-To prevent cross contamination of food in your commercial kitchen. Red is for raw meat, blue is for raw fish, yellow if for cooked meats, green for salad & fruit, brown for vegetables, white for dairy and purple is for free from foods.
Detailed explanation-5: -Plastic cutting boards make it easier to prevent cross-contamination. Unlike wood, plastic is not porous so bacteria can’t easily hide in cracks and crevices. Plastic boards are also dishwasher friendly, making the cleaning and sanitizing process extremely manageable.