Food Safety: Avoiding Hidden Dangers

Download or read book Food Safety: Avoiding Hidden Dangers written by Kristin Petrie and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title offers practical readers an essential look at food safety. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about the bacteria, viruses, parasites, and typical food culprits that cause food-borne illness. Readers will also gain an understanding of how to prevent food poisoning with the four steps (clean, separate, cook, and chill) for safe food handling. Engaging chapters present information about government regulation agencies and approach food industry practices in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring food safety, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for simple safety practices. This title will leave readers feeling prepared to face the hidden dangers of food! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index are included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.