Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation (4th Edition)
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Book Description
Food safety has become an issue of special importance for the retail food industry. There are many opportunities for food to be contaminated between production and consumption. Food can be contaminated at the farm, ranch, orchard, or in the sea. Food also can be contaminated at food processing plants and during transport to food establishments. Finally, food can be contaminated during the last stages of production, at retail establishments, and by consumers in their homes. Food safety is especially critical in retail food establishments because this may be the last opportunity to control or eliminate the hazards that might contaminate food and cause foodborne illnesses. Even when purchased from inspected and approved sources, ingredients may be contaminated when they arrive at the food establishment. It is important to know how to handle these ingredients safely and how to prepare food in such a manner that reduces the risk of contaminated food being served to your clients. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one of the federal agencies responsible for protecting our food supply. The agency recognizes the importance of proper food handling in retail food establishments. It recommends food managers be able to demonstrate knowledge in food safety. Food safety in retail food establishments begins with managers who are knowledgeable about food hazards and who are committed to implementing proper food-handling practices in their facility. It continues with properly trained food workers who understand the essentials of food safety and sanitation and who will not take shortcuts when it comes to food safety. The authors of this textbook have been training retail food managers and employees for more than 25 years. Many excellent resources are available for this type of training. However, the authors wanted to create a curriculum versatile enough to serve all segments of the retail food industry including restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, institutional facilities, and vending companies. The Essentials materials have been proven effective for teaching food safety and sanitation to many different audiences. The authors recommend the textbook and study guide for all of the following training activities: Short courses for food establishment managers to take in preparation for a national food protection manager certification examination Food safety and sanitation courses in vocational and culinary arts programs Introductory course for food science programs in colleges and universities Self-study program for food managers who are preparing to take a national food protection manager certification examination One of the most important tasks you face is to train and supervise food workers. Your knowledge is useless if you do not teach employees the correct way to handle food. Learn to recognize any break in standard operating procedures that might endanger food safety. Avoid the problems related to embarrassment, loss of reputation, and financial harm that accompany a foodborne disease outbreak. Some state and local jurisdictions have passed legislation to require certification of one or more food managers in each establishment. Other jurisdictions are considering doing the same. Most certification programs require candidates to pass a written examination to demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles and practices. Some jurisdictions require completion of a food safety course before taking the exam. Several different examinations are available for certification. In some cases, state and county regulatory agencies have developed their own examinations that apply specifically to their jurisdictions. There is, however, growing support for a nationally recognized examination and credential for food safety. If a national test is recognized by local agencies, a local examination might not be the better choice. The Conference for Food Protection recognizes food protection manager examinations from the following providers: National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Educational Foundation (EF) of the National Restaurant Association Experior Assessment (formerly National Assessment Institute, Block and Associates, and Insurance Testing Corporation) Dietary Manager's Association Contact information for these groups is listed in Chapter 1. When you want or need to become certified, check with your local regulatory agency to learn what it requires. If you are pursuing a degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field ask your teacher or adviser for information and recommendations. The team of McSwane, Rue, and Linton wanted to produce a book to accompany the FDA's model Food Code. We trust you will find this text accurate, comprehensive, and, most of all, useful.
Book Info
Designed to serve as a workplace reference for safe food handling procedures. Softcover. DLC: Food service--Sanitation.
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Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation (4th Edition)
Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation (4th Edition),David McSwane,Richard Linton,FMI FMI,Nancy R. Rue,Prentice Hall,0131196596,Cooking,Food Sanitation,Food Science,Food Service Management,Food handling,Food service,Methods - Professional,Safety measures,Sanitation,Technology & Industrial Arts,Cooking / Culinary Arts & Techniques,General cookery,Hotel & catering trades
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