By Elimu Assistant Team Learn six critical measures that food handlers should take to prevent food contamination, including proper hygiene practices and health considerations.
Questions
- Mention 6 measures a person handling food should take to ensure the food does not get contaminated.
Answers
- Six measures a person handling food should take to ensure that the food does not get contaminated include:
- Cover head/hair: Wearing a hairnet or hat prevents hair from falling into food, reducing contamination risks.
- Keep fingernails short: Short nails minimize the chance of food particles and bacteria harboring under the nails, promoting hygiene.
- Wash hands thoroughly using soap and water: Regular and thorough handwashing is essential to eliminate any germs or contaminants before handling food.
- Avoid licking hands while cooking: This practice prevents the transfer of saliva and bacteria from hands to food, maintaining food safety.
- Avoid touching cooked food with bare hands: Using utensils or gloves helps prevent contamination from skin bacteria when serving or preparing food.
- Avoid handling food if one has an infectious disease (e.g., T.B, flu): Staying away from food preparation when ill protects others from potential transmission of germs.
