HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Hair can also be a biological hazard. It can have several types of pathogens on it, including Staphylococcus bacteria. These bacteria can cause foodborne illness and quickly make your customers sick. Although it is normal to have these pathogens on your skin and hair, it’s important to keep them out of the food.

Detailed explanation-2: -If hair is not tied back or covered, it is more likely to fall into food and staff are more likely to touch their hair. This can spread bacteria to food, especially if it is unwrapped.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hair is home to bacteria, meaning that hair nets serve two key purposes within any kitchen from restaurant to commercial. The first is to keep hair from contacting exposed food and equipment, and the second is to keep workers from touching their heads while in the kitchen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hair is a source of microbiological contamination as the human scalp often contains Staphylococcus Aureus, a food poisoning organism. Therefore any hair in food can be a root cause of cross contamination and can indeed make us ill.