FDSC 270 Lecture 4: FDSC 270 safe food handler
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Actions that contaminate food: scratching scalp, running fingers through hair, wiping or touching nose, rubbing ear, touching pimple or wound, dirty uniform, coughing/ sneezing in hand, spitting. Wear clean clothing, restrain hair, remove jewelry. Handwashing (20 seconds: wet hands and arms w/ water at least 100f, apply soap, scrub hands and arms vigorously for 10-15 seconds, clean under nails and between fingers, rinse hands and arms, dry hands and arms. Handling raw meat, service or aquatic animals. Liquids or gels that help lower the number of pathogens on skin. Must comply w/ cfr and fda standard. Can only be used after handwashing and not to replace hand washing. Cover wounds on hand, arm or wrist w/ impermeable cover and a single use glove. Cover wounds on other parts w/ a tight fitting bandage. Times when you can use bare hands for ready to eat food.