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Basic Food Safety Course by the CDHD in Boise, ID.

Basic Food Safety Course - Part 1 Introduction

Produced by the Central District Health Department (CDHD) in Boise, ID. Foodborne illnesses are responsible for more than 75 million illnesses, more than 230,000 hospitalizations, and approximately 5000 deaths each year in the United States. In Part 1, we show you 3 types of contamination and how improper handling can allow them to become dangerous to your patrons.

Basic Food Safety. Part 2: Holding Time and Temperature.

Produced by the Central District Health Department, Boise, ID. The top 5 current foodborne illnesses in the United States are introduced here. Learn about proper holding times and temperatures, and what qualifies potentially hazardous foods to fall into the "Danger Zone", where bacteria rapidly grow and become dangerous to customers. More information www.cdhd.idaho.gov

Basic Food Safety.Part 3: Poor Personal Hygiene.

Produced by the Central District Health Department, Boise, ID. Poor personal hygiene is responsible for many foodborne illnesses in the United States. Learn about proper hand washing and personal grooming, illnesses that either restrict or exclude employees from working, and watch a lighthearted example of poor personal hygiene featuring "Harold the Cook". More information www.cdhd.idaho.gov.

Basic Food Safety. Part 4: Inadequate Cooking and Contamination.

Produced by the Central District Health Department, Boise, ID. Learn about 2 major causes of foodborne illness in the United States; inadequate cooking and contaminated equipment. Find the proper minimum cooking temperature ranges for meat, fish and poultry, and learn about proper washing and sanitization techniques. More information www.cdhd.idaho.gov

Basic Food Safety. Part 5: Adulterated Food

Produced by the Central District Health Department, Boise, ID.  Learn about the 5th leading cause of foodborne illness; Adulterated Food. Purchase foods only from approved sources, rotate stock, and keep storage areas clean. More information www.cdhd.idaho.gov

Basic Food Safety. Part 6: Review

Produced by the Central District Health Department, Boise, ID. Review the information in Parts 1 through 6 on Basic Food Safety. Use this episode as a refresher course on everything you've learned about Basic Food Safety in Idaho. More information www.cdhd.idaho.gov.