Month: January 2009

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Urgh! Germs. Bacteria are tiny living organisms which are so small you can’t see them without a microscope. If you do see them through a microscope they are usually round or rod-shaped. They’re often called “germs” in everyday language. Bacteria are everywhere – in the soil, dust, water, in the air, and on our bodies.…

Food Poisoning Top Nine

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Here are the nine most common causes of food poisoning. Food prepared too long in advance and stored at room temperature instead of in a refrigerator Cooling too slowly before refrigeration Not thawing frozen foods for long enough (especially poultry) Not keeping hot food hot enough; hot food should be kept above 63°C/145°F Food handlers…

Sources of Food Poisoning

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Food poisoning is caused by contaminated food. So what causes food to be contaminated? bacteria viruses other poisons Bacteria Bacteria are small living organisms, too small to see with the naked eye. They multiply like crazy on food that’s not prepared or stored properly. But these little beasts, bacteria, are by far the most common…

Food Poisoning – an illness on the rise

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The incidences of food poisoning have been increasing in Britain, and elsewhere, in recent years. Ever wondered why? There are several reasons: more intensive farming methods contaminated animal feed more opportunities for breakdown in control of the supply process as food is cooked or partly cooked before reaching the consumer people now eat out more…

Food Poisoning – introduction

Jan 18, 2009

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People can become ill from eating contaminated food. You can’t see bacteria with the naked eye, so the best way to avoid getting ill is to follow certain procedures when handling, storing, preparing and serving food. You can, of course, have your own rules in your own kitchen, but what about when you eat out?…

Work for YO! Sushi

Jan 16, 2009

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