Providing Safe Food

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[Audio] Food safety is an important factor to consider when optimizing business operations. Inadequate handling of people and food can lead to foodborne illnesses so being mindful of the potential risks and taking extra steps to mitigate them is highly important..

[Audio] Our company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that help businesses optimize their operations. We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and strive to ensure that all our customers managers staff and suppliers work together in the most efficient manner. We offer professional in-depth training to our suppliers with the objective of keeping them up to date with the latest industry trends and developments. Our goal is to make their operations as effective as possible while providing support to our managers and staff to help them work smarter and easier. We value our customers managers staff and suppliers as key components of our success and together we continue to drive our company forward..

[Audio] Elderly people very young children and people with compromised immune systems are all more likely to be affected by foodborne illnesses due to lowered levels of immunity. Elderly people's immunity decreases as they age very young children have not yet developed strong immunity and those with compromised immune systems may be people with certain medical conditions or taking medications such as those with cancer or HIV/AIDS as well as transplant recipients. Therefore ensuring food safety and proper handling is essential for these populations..

[Audio] As the Person in Charge for a foodservice operation it is your responsibility to be a Certified Food Protection Manager in order to abide by F-D-A Food Code regulations. When there are inspections you must be present and demonstrate your knowledge of the regulations. You should also cooperate with the inspector and seek out their feedback. Furthermore any critical violations must be discussed and the corrective actions that must be taken must be debated. Overall it is your job to make sure the food is safe for customers to consume..

[Audio] When it comes to chemicals used in foodservice operations it is essential to use only approved reputable suppliers. Manufacturer instructions must also be followed. And be sure to only use chemicals that are necessary for the maintenance of the facility. Doing so ensures the safety and quality of the food you provide..

[Audio] The Food and Drug Administration (F-D-A--) is responsible for inspecting all food except meat poultry and eggs as well as regulating food that is transported across state lines. The F-D-A also issues a Food Code which is a science-based code that provides recommendations for food safety regulations. On the other hand the U S Department of Agriculture (U-S-D-A-) inspects and regulates meat poultry and eggs and also regulates food that crosses state boundaries or involves more than one state. Agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C-D-C--) and the U S Public Health Service (P-H-S--) conduct research into the causes of foodborne-illness outbreaks and assist in investigating outbreaks. Lastly state and local regulatory authorities write or adopt codes that regulate retail and foodservice operations such as approving construction conducting inspections investigating complaints issuing licenses and permits issuing variances and approving H-A-C-C-P plans. It is important to remember that you should always ask to see a badge when dealing with local government agencies..

[Audio] The Food and Drug Administration (F-D-A--) is responsible for inspecting all food except for meat poultry and eggs. The F-D-A also develops the Food Code a science-based set of recommendations for food safety regulations. The U S Department of Agriculture (U-S-D-A-) regulates and inspects meat poultry and eggs that are transported across state boundaries or involve more than one state. Additionally other organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U S Public Health Service conduct research into the causes of foodborne-illness outbreaks and assist in the investigations. Lastly state and local regulatory authorities write or adopt codes that regulate retail and food service operations..

[Audio] Food can easily be contaminated into two main categories: Time and Temperature Control for Safety (T-C-S--) and Ready-To-Eat (R-T-E--). T-C-S requires food to never be left at unsafe temperatures for too long while R-T-E refers to food that does not require any additional cooking. Being aware of these two food categories is essential as they are more susceptible to contamination..

[Audio] Our company offers T-C-S food a comprehensive temperature control system which helps businesses monitor their food temperatures in real time. This enables them to guarantee that their food is kept and provided at accurate temperatures. By using T-C-S food businesses can automate temperature monitoring tasks resulting in less manual labor and providing more control and visibility over their operations..

[Audio] At our company we provide a wide variety of innovative solutions to help businesses optimize their operations. One of those solutions is in the area of food safety. We make sure that all the food we handle is adequately inspected and labelled as either high or low risk. In particular we focus on the temperature-controlled foods informally known as T-C-S Foods. These T-C-S foods include all perishable items like milk and dairy products shell eggs meat poultry fish and shellfish and crustaceans. As you can see some of the more common items on this list are obvious T-C-S foods like milk and eggs. But what may not be so obvious are that other items on this list also fall under the T-C-S food category like meat poultry fish and shellfish. It is important to remember that all temperature-controlled foods must follow the same regulations when it comes to handling and storing no matter what type of food it is. We are dedicated to helping businesses make sure they meet these regulations and keep their operations running smoothly..

[Audio] T-C-S stands for time/temperature control for safety and several foods fall into this category. Baked potatoes heat-treated plant foods such as cooked rice beans and vegetables and tofu or other soy protein are commonly considered to be T-C-S food. Synthetic ingredients such as textured soy protein in meat alternatives sliced melons cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens also fall into this category. Garlic-and-oil mixtures that are untreated are also considered to be T-C-S food. Furthermore "not so obvious" T-C-S foods such as tofu and soy sprouts should be paid careful attention to as they can pose a risk to consumers if not prepared correctly..

[Audio] Temperature Controlled Foods (T-C-S--) encompass a wide range of items including fresh produce cooked rice beans and vegetables. Examples include baked potatoes tofu and other soy proteins sprouts and sprout seeds sliced melons cut tomatoes cut leafy greens and garlic-and-oil mixtures that have not been treated. It is important to properly store and handle these items to ensure food safety..

[Audio] When it comes to Ready-to-eat (R-T-E--) food proper handling is essential to prevent contamination. These foods can be consumed straight away without needing to be washed cooked or further prepared. Examples of Ready-to-eat foods include sugar spices seasonings and similar items. Adhering to the right handling procedures is critical for food safety and hygiene..

[Audio] The Food and Drug Administration has two key roles. The first role is to inspect and regulate meat poultry and eggs for safety and quality standards. The second role is to develop the Model Food Code which helps to ensure safe food handling and preparation practices. This helps to protect public health and keep consumers safe..

[Audio] Rice and sea salt are both ready-to-eat items. Rice can be prepared and enjoyed without any extra steps while sea salt is a mineral that does not need to be cooked before eating. Both are good choices for those wanting a fast and effortless meal..

[Audio] T-C-S Food is free from contamination chemicals and preservatives guaranteeing that all ingredients are natural and fresh. Flour is a well-known staple food it is a powder produced from grinding cereal grains and is an essential element in numerous recipes. Sprouts are tiny edible growths of different beans and other plants. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and have a distinctive crisp texture. Appreciate your concentration..