How to Protect Food From Cross-Contamination
The transfer of contaminants to food from another food source or an unhygienic environment is called cross-contamination in food. Improper food handling based on unhygienic and unsafe practices is the cause of cross-contamination. Food can be protected from cross-contamination using separate storage and equipment, contaminant analysis and food safety practices. What is Cross-Contamination in Food […]
How to Protect Food From Microbial Contamination
Microbial or biological contamination is the most common type of food contamination. Microbial food contamination occurs when harmful living microorganisms are present unintentionally and pollute food. This contamination can lead to illness and food spoilage. Protect food from microbial contamination using microbial control methods; HACCP system, appropriate storage temperatures, and suitable food preservation methods. What […]
How To Protect Food From Physical Contamination
Unwanted solid objects in food cause distress, injury, or severe health implications. Physical contamination of food negatively impacts a business’s reputation and success. Preventive measures to avoid physical food contamination are important safety protocols in the food industry. What is Physical Contamination of Food? Physical contamination occurs when solid foreign objects unintentionally mix with different […]
Four Common Types of Food Contamination
Home Food Safety Four Common Types of Food Contamination Food Safety Four Common Types of Food Contamination Aliza May 20, 2024 Read time : 08 mins Share this article Share this article × Table of contents What Is Food Contamination Four Common Types of Food Contamination 1. Chemical Contamination of Food: Causes and Prevention 2. […]
How To Preserve Food And Why It’s Important
Home Food Safety How To Preserve Food And Why It’s Important Food Safety How To Preserve Food And Why It’s Important Aliza Hasnain May 24, 2024 Read time : 10 mins Share this article Share this article × Table of contents What Is Food Preservation How Do You Preserve Food Putting Food In The Fridge […]
How to Reheat Food Safely More Than Once
Ideally, do not reheat food more than once. However, under appropriate conditions, food reheated two or three times is safe to eat. When it comes to reheating leftover food more than once, whether they are home-cooked meals or dine-in takeaways, appropriate heating and storage temperatures play an important role in determining food safety. The Safety […]
Can you reheat food
Reheating food once is recommended by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). However, with special attention to food safety guidelines, reheated meals can be enjoyed without affecting quality. General Safety of Reheating Food Food safety guidelines require food leftovers to be evenly heated to an average internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for a duration of at […]
The “Danger Zone” Temperature for Food
The quality of food depends on its proper storage and handling at the right temperature. If food is kept in the “Danger Zone” for too long, microbial growth can lead to sickness. What is the Temperature “Danger Zone” for Food? The temperature danger zone is the range of temperature between 40 °F and 140 °F […]
How to Organise Your Fridge
Food that does not require reheating or cooking and can be readily eaten is placed on the top shelf of a refrigerator. Cooked food that requires reheating should be arranged on the middle shelf. The bottom shelves are suitable for raw meat that is yet to be cooked and served. It is important to follow […]