Food Safety

• Food poisoning


  Serious consequences caused by poor food handling and storage practices
• Preventing food poisoning


  1. Handling food carefully and hygienically

  2. Storing food at the correct temperature
• Cross-contamination


  Transfer of bacteria from one food to another
• Bacteria transferred from raw food to cooked/ready-to-eat food


  Serious as the cooked/ready-to-eat food requires no further cooking and the bacteria will not be destroyed
• Avoiding cross-contamination


  1. Cleaning surfaces, chopping boards and knives after coming into contact with raw meat

  2. Washing hands after touching raw meat
• Food spoilage


  Can be delayed by storing food correctly
• Storing food correctly


  • Prolongs the life of food
  • Protects food from flies, dust etc.
  • Makes it easier to find food
  • Keeps the kitchen clean, hygienic and free from pest
  • Prevents waste
• Safe food preparation involves safe practices regarding


  • Food storage
  • Reheating procedures
  • Personal hygiene
  • Kitchen hygiene