Fridge Focus

This food safety information has been designed to increase food safety awareness among students at Junior Certificate level. It concentrates on three important areas:

• Storing food in the fridge
• Preventing cross-contamination
• Improving food hygiene in the kitchen

The leaflets in the pack contain information and advice on food safety when: In the home At school and work Shopping Eating out Using a microwave How to understand your fridge and freezer Eating outdoors Your consumer rights when buying food and eating out

Ten Golden Rules for food safety

F irstly, always cook food thoroughly
O nly use clean water
O nce thawed, cook food immediately
D on't forget to re-heat cooked food thoroughly

S tore food as directed
A void contact between raw and cooked food
F requently wash your hands when preparing food
E nsure that you keep kitchen surfaces clean
T ake care to serve hot food, very hot and cold food, very cold
Y our food should be protected from insects, rodents and pests.

Guide To Buying Food And Eating Out

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