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What does the word "sanitation" stem from?
What does the word "sanitation" stem from?
The Latin word sanitas, meaning "health"
What is the definition of sanitation in the food industry?
What is the definition of sanitation in the food industry?
The creation and maintenance of hygienic and healthful conditions
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe food supplies have a negative impact on national economies, trade, and tourism.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe food supplies have a negative impact on national economies, trade, and tourism.
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What are two factors that contribute to the challenges and opportunities for food safety?
What are two factors that contribute to the challenges and opportunities for food safety?
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How many diseases can unsafe food containing harmful substances cause?
How many diseases can unsafe food containing harmful substances cause?
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How many people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food?
How many people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food?
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What percentage of the foodborne disease burden do children under five years of age carry?
What percentage of the foodborne disease burden do children under five years of age carry?
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What effect do foodborne diseases have on socioeconomic development?
What effect do foodborne diseases have on socioeconomic development?
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What is the definition of "food"?
What is the definition of "food"?
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What does food hygiene and sanitation encompass?
What does food hygiene and sanitation encompass?
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What is the definition of a foodborne disease outbreak (FBDO)?
What is the definition of a foodborne disease outbreak (FBDO)?
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What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
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Foodborne illness can only occur due to contamination of food during the production process.
Foodborne illness can only occur due to contamination of food during the production process.
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What are the three main factors that cause foodborne illnesses?
What are the three main factors that cause foodborne illnesses?
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Which of the following are common symptoms of foodborne illness?
Which of the following are common symptoms of foodborne illness?
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Who are more likely to develop a foodborne illness?
Who are more likely to develop a foodborne illness?
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What are the three main types of locations where foodborne outbreaks occur in the Philippines?
What are the three main types of locations where foodborne outbreaks occur in the Philippines?
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Which of the following are considered dimensions of the importance of food safety and sanitation?
Which of the following are considered dimensions of the importance of food safety and sanitation?
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What are the five main costs of foodborne illnesses to food enterprises?
What are the five main costs of foodborne illnesses to food enterprises?
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Study Notes
Food Sanitation and Safety
- Sanitation is derived from the Latin word sanitas, meaning "health".
- Applied to the food industry, sanitation is the creation and maintenance of hygienic and healthful conditions.
- In 2019, the WHO emphasized that safe food supplies support national economies, trade, and tourism.
- World population growth, urbanization, changes in consumer habits (including travel and climate change), have intensified and industrialized agriculture and animal production, creating opportunities and challenges for food safety.
- Unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances cause more than 200 diseases.
- These range from diarrhea to cancer, affecting an estimated 600 million people (almost 1 in 10 globally) each year.
- 420,000 people die annually from contaminated food, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years due to foodborne illness.
- Children under five years of age carry 40% of the foodborne disease burden.
- 125,000 deaths occur in this age group annually due to foodborne illnesses.
- Foodborne diseases impede socioeconomic development by straining health care systems and harming national economies, tourism, and trade.
- Food includes any substance, whether processed, semi-processed, or raw, intended for human consumption, including drinks and chewing gum. It also includes any substance used in the manufacture, preparation, or treatment of food, but excludes cosmetics, tobacco, and substances used only as drugs.
- Food hygiene and sanitation are necessary conditions and measures for food production, processing, storage, and distribution, to ensure wholesome, safe, and sound products fit for human consumption.
- A foodborne disease outbreak (FBDO) is defined by the CDC as an occurrence where at least two people experience a similar illness resulting from consuming a common food.
- Foodborne (waterborne) illness results from ingesting food or water contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals. Contamination can occur at any stage, from production to consumption.
Foodborne Illness as a Threat to the Food Service Industry
- Philippine foodborne disease outbreaks (2005-2018) involved 209 reported cases. Meat dishes were most frequently implicated.
- Food service eating facilities and households were most commonly affected by outbreaks.
- Although agents were not always identified, Salmonella, Henipaviral, Entamoeba hisolytica, Vibrio parahaemolyticus were among the causative agents implicated. Staphylococcal enterotoxins, carbamate toxin, and Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxin are also implicated.
- Common causes of foodborne illness include poor personal hygiene, time-temperature abuse, and cross-contamination.
Common Symptoms of Foodborne Illness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
Groups More Likely to Develop Foodborne Illness
- Pregnant women
- Young children
- Older adults with weakened immune systems (e.g., due to diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, organ transplants, HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment)
Cost of Foodborne Illnesses to Food Enterprises
- Loss of clients and ultimately profits.
- Loss of brand reputation.
- Legal suits.
- Increased insurance premiums.
- Embarrassment.
Outbreak Locations (Philippine data 2005-2018)
- Food service facilities (schools, restaurants, hotels): 31 mortalities, 74 occurrences, 4946 cases
- Households (single/multiple): 63 mortalities, 102 occurrences, 4972 cases
- Other locations (offices, public gatherings): 3 mortalities, 33 occurrences, 3673 cases
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of food sanitation and safety, highlighting the importance of hygienic conditions in the food industry. It discusses the impact of unsafe food on global health, including the statistics surrounding foodborne illnesses and their consequences. Learn how sanitation practices contribute to overall health and wellness in society.
