Food Hygiene and Safety

Identify ways of handling food safely.

1.1: Handling food safely, for example:

• wash hands
• use clean equipment
• separate foods
• store food correctly
• check expiry dates
• wear protective clothing

Outline why it is important to follow basic hygiene rules when dealing with food.

1.2: Why it is important to follow basic hygiene rules, for example:

• prevent illness
• ensure food safety
• legal requirements
• protect reputation
• avoid cross-contamination

Outline the meaning of use by and sell by dates on different products.

2.1: The meaning of use by and sell by dates, for example:

• use by date:

1. found on perishable items like meat, dairy, and ready-to-eat meals
2. food must not be eaten after this date, as it may be unsafe

• sell by date:

1. used by shops to know when to stop selling a product
2. food may still be safe to eat, but should be checked for quality

Identify ways of knowing whether food is safe to eat

2.2: Ways of knowing whether food is safe to eat, for example:

• check dates
• smell and appearance
• texture
• packaging

Identify ways of keeping food stored safely.

2.3: Ways of keeping food stored safely, for example:

• refrigeration
• freezing
• dry storage
• correct temperature
• separate foods
• clean storage areas