What is Proper Personal Hygiene and Preventing Cross-Contamination?
A personal hygiene program is important to any food service operation because it is a critical protective measure against foodborne illness. At every step of the flow of food, food handlers can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness. Good personal hygiene is vital to the prevention of foodborne illness. This includes proper hand washing, avoiding unsanitary actions and reporting illness and injury. Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one food or surface to another. Taking corrective action to prevent cross-contamination is important in the prevention of foodborne illnesses. Needs & Benefits: Protect your customers and your employees from dangerous foodborne illnesses. It only takes two people to have an outbreak that could lead to death, injury, lawsuits and destruction of your brand. The participant will: • Learn how to wash their hands • Be given essential knowledge of how to help keep food safe in the operation through personal hygiene • Gain a
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