FOOD SAFETY

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S.  TWO THIRD TERM

WEEK TEN

THEME: FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to;

1. Explain how to keep food safe

    2. Mention the different ways of keeping food to ensure safety.

CONTENT

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Four basic food safety principles work together to reduce the risk of foodborne illness — Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.

1. CLEAN

• Wash hands with soap and water

Wet hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available. Rub hands together to…