Food Code 101

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FDA is issuing a new edition of the Food Code every 4 years. During the 4-year span of time between editions, FDA may issue supplements to an existing edition. Each new edition will incorporate the changes made in the supplement as well as any new revisions.

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FOOD EMPLOYEES shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean. #foodcode101

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ExCLUDE a FOOD EMPLOYEE who is: Jaundiced and the onset of jaundice occurred within the last 7 calendar days, unless the FOOD EMPLOYEE provides to the PERSON IN CHARGE written medical documentation from a HEALTH PRACTITIONER #foodcode101

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The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. #foodcode101 https://t.co/zoB5T0ZJQb

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The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. #safefoodtest #foodcode101 https://t.co/tWbnP3J7sD

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"USDA" means the U.S. Department of Agriculture....#foodcode101 https://t.co/ShkIMwHiDs

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“Variance" means a written document issued by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY that authorizes a modification or waiver of one or more requirements of this Code if, in the opinion of the REGULATORY AUTHORITY, a health HAZARD or nuisance will not result from the modification or waiver.

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Slacking means the process of moderating the temperature of a FOOD such as allowing a FOOD to gradually increase in temperature in prep for deep-fat frying or to facilitate even heat penetration during the cooking of previously frozen FOOD. #foodcode101 https://t.co/Kir8GpVx9p

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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli" (STEC) means any E. coli capable of producing Shiga toxins (also called verocytotoxins). #foodcode101 https://t.co/ShkIMwHiDs

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5000 species of fleshy mushrooms grow naturally in North America. The vast majority have never been tested for toxicity. It is known that about 15 species are deadly and another 60 are toxic to humans whether they are consumed raw or cooked. #foodcode101 https://t.co/lLNaamrYZS

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Sanitize means the application of cumulative heat or chemicals on cleaned FCS that, when evaluated for efficacy, is sufficient to yield a reduction of 5 logs, which is equal to a 99.999% reduction, of representative disease microorganisms of public health importance #foodcode101

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Every seafood processor is required to perform a hazard analysis, and must have and implement a written HACCP Plan whenever a hazard analysis reveals a food safety hazard that is reasonably likely to occur & must be in compliance with 21CFR123 #foodcode101 https://t.co/CaSCTPg1uc

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Dirty clothing may harbor diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employees who inadvertently touch their dirty clothing may contaminate their hands. This could result in contamination of the food being prepared. #foodcode101 https://t.co/Kir8GpVx9p

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Items of jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and watches may collect soil and the construction of the jewelry may hinder routine cleaning. As a result, the jewelry may act as a reservoir of pathogenic organisms transmissible through food. #foodcode101 https://t.co/Kir8GpVx9p

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Failure to remove fecal material from beneath the fingernails after defecation can be a major source of pathogenic organisms. Ragged fingernails present cleanability concerns and may harbor pathogenic organisms. #noshitsherlock #removefecalmaterial #controlmeself

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The hands are particularly important in transmitting foodborne pathogens. Food employees with dirty hands and/or fingernails may contaminate the food being prepared. Therefore, any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing #foodcode101