Most foodborne illness can be avoided by hand ling food properly. Foods from animal sources and cooked beans, rice and pasta are especially risky. These foods are “Time/Temperature Control Safety (TCS) Food”. Follow these basic food safety principles and practices to keep the food you prepare and serve safe to eat. These recommendations are consistent with the FDA 2013 Food Code.
STAY HEALTHY
Key Principle | Hazard | Food Safety Message |
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Be in Good Health | Microbiological Contamination |
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Practice Good Personal Hygiene |
Microbiological Contamination |
Always wash your hands after you:
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Cross-contamination |
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Physical Contamination |
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Microbiological and Physical Contamination |
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CONTROL TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Key Principle | Hazard | Food Safety Message |
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Control Time and Temperature During Recieving |
Bacterial Growth, Toxin Production |
Keep foods out of the “Danger Zone”: 41ºF - 135ºF
Receive and store food at proper temperatures
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During Preparation |
Bacterial Growth, Toxin Production |
Thaw frozen foods in:
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Control Time & Temperature During Cooking |
Bacterial Survival, Toxin Production |
Cook each food to proper internal temperature:
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During Holding |
Bacterial Growth, Toxin Production |
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During Cooling |
Bacterial Growth, Toxin Production |
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During Reheating |
Bacterial Survival and Growth, Toxin Production |
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PREVENT CONTAMINATION
Key Principle | Hazard | Food Safety Message |
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Protect Food from Contamination |
Microbiological and Physical Contamination |
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Prevent Cross-contamination |
Cross-contamination |
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Microbiological Contamination |
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Cross-contamination |
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Keep Food Contact Surfaces Clean |
Microbiological Contamination |
Clean and sanitize food contact equipment and utensils:
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KEEP YOUR FOOD SUPPLY HEALTHY
Key Principle | Hazard | Food Safety Message |
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Consider the Source and the Condition of the Food |
Microbiological, Physical and Chemical Contamination |
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Use Safe Water |
Microbiological and Chemical Contamination |
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Use Safe Transportation/Travel |
Microbiological and Chemical Contamination |
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Use and Store Chemicals and Pesticides Safely |
Chemical Contamination |
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