the importance of food safety - ohio association of foodbanks
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Jean Hayden Ohio Department of Health
Food Safety Program 246 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-644-8653
The Importance of Food Safety
Prevent –
Foodborne illness
Why is food safety important?
Foodborne illness:
Is a common, costly yet preventable public health problem.
1 out of 6 Americans get sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages.
Center for Disease Control
Annual Costs
In terms of pain and suffering,
reduced productivity, and
medical costs estimated to be
$10 – $83 billion.
Risk Factors
• Food from Unsafe Sources;
• Improper Holding Temperatures;
• Inadequate Cooking;
• Poor Personal Hygiene; and
• Contaminated Equipment.
Unsafe Source
Cross Contamination
Employee Illness
Fever
Persistent sneezing or coughing
Diarrhea or vomiting
Jaundice
Sore throat with fever
Personal Hygiene
Food Allergies
Symptoms with in a few minutes to two hours
Hives Flushed skin or rash
Tingling or itchy sensation in
the mouth Face, tongue, or lip swelling
Vomiting and/or diarrhea Abdominal cramps
Coughing or wheezing Dizziness and/or
lightheadedness
Loss of consciousness Difficulty breathing
Swelling of the throat and vocal cords
125 Health Districts
88 Counties
37 Cities
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/localHealthDistricts/lhddirectory.aspx
http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/searchLHD/searchLHD.aspx
Websites with
Food Safety Information
FDA’s Food Safety Education http://www.fsis.usda.gov/food_safety_education/for_kids_&_teens/index.asp
Gateway to Federal Food Safety Info
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Partnership for Food Safety Education
http://www.fightbac.org/
Jean Hayden Ohio Department of Health
Food Safety Program 246 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-644-8653