Food Safety Cross Contamination Certification
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), there are over 500,000 cases of food poisoning in the UK every year. Not only are these illnesses unpleasant, they can also be fatal in a minority of cases.
Cross-contamination is a common cause of food poisoning. It can occur in any kitchen or premises that handles both raw and ready-to-eat foods. Fortunately, with appropriate safety controls and hygiene measures, it can be eliminated. This course will teach you how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in the workplace.
You will learn:
- What cross-contamination is, how it occurs, and the types of bacteria that cause most foodborne illnesses
- Why you must take every reasonable measure to separate raw and ready-to-eat foods, and how to implement FSA guidelines on food separation
- How an ongoing cleaning schedule can prevent cross-contamination, and practical advice on how to clean work surfaces
- Why and how personal hygiene and hand-washing procedures are important in reducing the risk of cross-contamination
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Duration 2.5 hours
Modules 4
Certificate of completion
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Course FAQ
Who can take the Food Safety Cross Contamination Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course has 4 modules and should take 2.5 hours. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.
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