Ministry of Health gives food safety advice to Jounen Kweyol
On the occasion of Jounen Kweyol celebrations, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Elderly Affairs would like to urge vendors and customers to be extra vigilant when preparing, storing, purchasing and handling food and food products.
In particular, food vendors/handlers should follow these guidelines to prevent foodborne illness:
- Wear proper headgear
- Be properly dressed to handle food
- Be in possession of a valid health card
- Be in possession of a valid temporary health permit
Also respect the basic principles of food safety which are:
- Keep food at the required temperature
- Cold Foods 40°F and Below
- Hot foods 140°F and above
- Separate raw foods from cooked foods
- Cook food well in order to kill bacteria
- Keep all surfaces and environments clean
- Use safe water and products
- Wash your hands regularly. Before, during and after handling food and after using the toilet
- Have separate people who take care of food and money
- Change gloves regularly
- Refrain from wearing jewelry
- Prepare food as close to mealtime as possible and avoid storing large quantities of cooked food at room temperature.
Consumers, remember to take personal responsibility for your health and well-being to protect yourself from foodborne illness and food allergy.
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