Food Hygiene and Safety – JSS3 Home Economics Lesson Note (Second Term)

Food hygiene means preventing harmful bacteria from growing in food, by keeping the kitchen, appliances, tools, and yourself clean, as well as washing, cooking, preserving, and storing food properly. This is also called food sanitation. 

Reasons for Healthy Food Handling

To enjoy the nutritional benefits of foods.

Healthy food hygiene and safety save or spare families from illness or diseases.

It helps one to deserve the best from preparing food.

Food hygiene and safety practices may save lives.

Food hygiene and safety help to preserve food quality etc.

Ways of Handling Foods for Safety

Wash cooking utensils, cutting boards, and other surface thoroughly every time you prepare food hot. It is best to use hot soapy water.

Wash the top of cans such as canned milk, tomatoes, salad cream, corned beef, etc. before opening them.

Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly. When these are eaten raw, a little salt can be added to the washing water.

Use a clean plate for cooked food.

Keep pets such as pussy cats and dogs out of the kitchen, etc.

EVALUATION

State the meaning of food hygiene.

Explain the meaning of food poisoning.

Mention five ways of handling food for safety.