Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of hygiene?
Temperature control is one of the main factors contributing to food-borne illness.
True
What are the three main ways people can get sick from contaminated food?
Biological, Chemical, and Physical
Poor personal ________ is a significant factor contributing to food-borne illnesses.
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Match the factors to their contributing percentages in food-borne illnesses:
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What is a reason why food hygiene is important for businesses?
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The presence of foreign objects in food is classified as a chemical hazard.
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Name one type of chemical contamination that can occur in food.
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Study Notes
Definition of Hygiene
- Hygiene involves the science of preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Essential in hospitality to ensure safe food production.
Causes of Foodborne Illness
- Contaminated food can lead to illness through biological, chemical, and physical means.
- Biological: Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, moulds, and animal parasites.
- Chemical: Toxins from poisonous plants, fertilizers, pesticides, and metals like lead and aluminium.
- Physical: Foreign objects such as glass inadvertently included in food and beverages.
Main Contributing Factors to Foodborne Illness
- Temperature control issues.
- Inadequate hot holding of food.
- Poor personal hygiene and handwashing among food handlers.
- Cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.
- Lack of proper decontamination strategies.
Importance of Food Hygiene
- Prevents consumers from becoming infected with foodborne diseases.
- Protects businesses and food handlers from legal issues under the OHS Act.
- Safeguards and enhances the reputation of the business in the hospitality sector.
Consequences of Contamination
- Contaminated sources can cause severe harm or even death to consumers.
- Negative impact on the reputation of hospitality establishments if linked to outbreaks.
- Potential business closure due to health violations or outbreaks traced back to the establishment.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential concepts of food hygiene, including how contamination affects food safety and the key factors that contribute to food-borne illnesses. Learn about the importance of temperature control, cooking practices, and decontamination to ensure safe food handling in hospitality settings.
