Food Safety 4.2

3 things to remember about HRF*
1. Ready to eat
2. Help provide ideal conditions for bacterial multiplication that cause illnesses
3. Require strict time and temp control
6 high risk foods:
1. Cooked meat and poultry
2. Meat or fish spreads
3. Cooked rice
4. Delicastessen products e.g. soft cheese
5. Prepared salad
6. Milk & Eggs
4 conditions bacteria need to multiply
1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Warmth
4. Time
Spores: Protective coating so food survive high cooking temperatures and harsh conditions. Bacteria do not multiply when in a spore
Food Handlers Do's and Don'ts when handling HRF
1. Avoid touching food by hand
2. Keep raw food and HRF apart
3. Cover food during storage
4. Keep food out of danger zone

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	Created by zarahsharif102 about 11 years ago