Ten Essential Kitchen Hygiene Rules for the Beginner Chef Maintaining proper kitchen hygiene during food preparation is a non-negotiable skill for any aspiring chef. Whether you are cooking in a small bistro, a high-volume catering operation, or a large-scale food factory, these rules form the foundation of a robust food safety system. In the culinary […]
Building a food safety system from the ground up is a difficult thing to do. However, it can be done! We got a great question from one of our community members. We just had to share it with everyone. Check out the answer.
There are 2 main viruses in food that are involved with food poisoning. Hepatitis A & Noroviruses. The foods that seem to be most responsible for viral infection are those with little to no processing. These include foods such as oysters, clams, mussels and scollops as well as fresh produce (salads and fruits).
Can Bacteria Really Live in Ice? Simply put, yes, bacteria that can cause serious harm to humans are able to survive in ice cubes. Common misconceptions are that ice is too cold to harbour bacteria. Unfortunately, that’s just not the case. Bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes are even able to survive in ice-cream, as was the case in an ongoing outbreak in the US involving blue bell ice-cream.
