Today, we are going to explain, Colour code chopping boards and knives used in food safety to avoid Cross contamination. Part of the Food safety Training series.
Cross-Contamination occurs when wrong colour coded equipment is used during food preparation and food service.
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Which Colour Chopping Board To Use?
Red Chopping Board: A red chopping board is used for raw meat and poultry. Examples to cut up meat prior to cooking it, to marinate meat, or to debone a piece of meat.
Blue Chopping Board: You should use a blue chopping board for raw fish, including shellfish. For example, prawns, Squid mussels, cod, haddock, tuna and salmon.
Yellow Chopping Board: A yellow chopping board is used for cooked meat and poultry. For example, cooked meats like ham, salami, and turkey slices. Meat that you have cooked such as a joint of beef or a whole chicken.
Brown Chopping Board: A brown chopping board should be used when you are handling unwashed root vegetables. For example, when you are cutting potatoes, grating carrots, or slicing beetroot.
Green Chopping Board: A green chopping board is used for washed fruits and salad items. For Example, cutting up fruit, such as apples, bananas, and cutting up salad items.
White Chopping Board: A white chopping board is used for dairy and bakery items. This means you can use it for cutting bread, cakes, pastries, and dairy items such as cheese.
Purple Chopping Board
You should use a purple board for preparing free-from products, such as gluten-free bread. Not only is this good practice, but it could also prevent a fatal reaction for people who suffer with allergies. It’s essential that you take steps to prevent cross-contact and allergic reactions.
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Contamination can come in four forms: chemical, microbiological, physical, and allergic. Each of these types of contamination poses a risk to all types of food.
The food handler has a legal responsibility to ensure that the food they prepare is safe for consumers and free from these contaminants.
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