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ATTITUDE TOWARD FOOD SAFETY

KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY

Some people assume that protecting food from hazards is not their responsibility. This attitude can result from a lack of education or knowledge, or simply an assumption that the required measures must have been taken by someone else. The age of the person also plays an important role, as younger people are generally more indifferent . IS FAST FOOD SAFE FOOD? Fast foods tend to be high in sugar, fat, and salt—in other words, most are not known to be healthy. What fast food does have on its side is that it’s usually cheap. But that in itself can cause food-safety issues: the staff serving fast food is generally low-paid, to keep prices low. This cheap labor is not always well trained in food safety measures. Further, ingredients of poor quality may be used in preparing fast foods. This may add to food safety concerns and even cause illnesses due to the consumption of unsafe food. USE OF PACKAGED FOOD The increasing use of “ready-to-eat” packaged food has also raised several health concerns. Many of these food items are not as healthy as freshly cooked food items. The possibility of food contamination during preparation, packing, storing, and transporting contributes to this health difference.

Food is a perishable product, and it can be spoiled easily if it is not stored safely. This care is important at every step that leads food to final consumption. However, many people around the world are unaware of the basic measures that need to be practiced to keep food healthy. These measures should be followed even if we are only at the consumption stage. These measures include the following: washing hands before eating, checking the expiration date of food items before purchasing, and proper storage of food.

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