Sanitation

People expect food to be prepared in a sanitary or clean environment. When harmful microorganisms or substances are present in food, the food is contaminated.

Direct Contamination:

a) Biological hazards: are from microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

b) Chemical hazards: are caused by chemical substances such as cleaning supplies, pesticides, food additives and toxic metal

c) Physical hazards: are caused by particles, such as a glass chips, metal shavings, hair or other foreign matter that could get into the food.

Cross Contamination:

This occurs when chemicals or microorganisms are moved from one place to another. The most common mode of cross contamination is people -either by storing, preparation or serving food.