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means any substance, whether processed, semi- processed, or raw, which is intended for human consumption, and includes drink, chewing gum, and any substance which has been used in the manufacture, preparation,
Food
comprises conditions and measures necessary for the production, processing, storage, and distribution of food designed to ensure a safe, sound, and wholesome product fit for human consumption
Food hygiene and sanitation
defined as an occurrence in which at least two persons experience a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food
Foodborne disease outbreak (FBDO)
Is the result of ingestion of foodstuffs contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals
Foodborne (Waterborne)
Example Foodborne Illness that were cited as primary causes of infection.
causative agents
Salmonella
Henipavirus
Entamoeba
histolytic
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Human intoxications involved
staphylococcal enterotoxins, carbamate toxin, and paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxin.
Poor personal hygiene;
Time-temperature abuse;
and Cross contamination.
Poor personal hygiene;
Time-temperature abuse;
and Cross contamination.
Common symptoms of foodborne illnesses/diseases
nausea,
vomiting.
stomach cramps,
abdominal cramps,
dizziness, and
diarrhea
People who are more likely to develop
Pregnant women;
Young children;
Older adults; and
People with immune systems weakened from medical conditions, such as diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, organ transplants, HIV/AIDS, or from receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
The importance of food safety and sanitation as it encompasses the following dimensions:
Ethics
Legal
Economic
as required by law, food enterprise needs to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal
as the primary goal of food safety and sanitation is to protect human lives and public health.
Ethics
aside for possible loss of lives, food enterprise can be affected through customer loss, and insurance premiums among others
Economic
cost of foodborne and waterborne illnesses or diseases to a food enterprise
Loss of clients and ultimately profits;
Loss of brand reputation;
Legal suits;
Increased insurance premiums; and
Embarrassment.