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Food Servings, Equivalents & Related
Tips 5
Snack foods are usually fattening and
expensive for the food value they provide. Low calorie fresh vegetables
and fruits are healthier and more practicals "nibbles". Spend money on
those foods which provide the most quality, nutrition and the lowest
cost.
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FOODBORNE ILLNESS
The washing of
dishes may become a problem if it is not done properly. Utensils,
multi-service articles, equipment and food contact surfaces must be
cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Improperly handled
food and equipment, poorly washed dishes and multi-service articles
have potential to spread pathogenic bacteria and open the door for
dangerous foodborne diseases.
Foodborne diseases
can include any type of illness that you can get from eating or
drinking contaminated food or drink. This term can include any type of
illness that you can get from bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemicals,
allergies or naturally occurring poisons such as some mushrooms and
moulds.
Symptoms can
include stomach cramps, nausea, fever, headache, vomiting or diarrhea.
Onset of symptoms usually occurs between 1 hour and 5 days after
consuming the contaminated food or drink. In severe cases, vomiting can
occur almost immediately. The length of time it takes for symptoms to
begin will depend on the type of organism which causes the illness, the
immune system of the person and the amount of organism the person ate. More...
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