Food Safety Poster
Food Safety Poster
Food Safety Poster
Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. © Department of Health, February 2012 (1201031)
throw it out. put it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Cold food zone
• Large portions of food take longer
0ºC to cool. Divide large portions into
Cross-contamination smaller batches before cooling.
• Cross-contamination occurs
when harmful bacteria or allergens
Frozen Cleaning
spread to food from other food, -15ºC
surfaces, hands or equipment. food zone • Use clean, sanitised and dry cutting
This can lead to food-poisoning, boards, equipment and utensils.
to ensure crosscontamination • Clean and rinse wiping cloths after
does not occur, make sure you; each use, and change frequently.
– Keep raw food separate from • Wash hands thoroughly
cooked or ready-to-eat food. and regularly.
– Use separate utensils and cutting
boards when preparing raw and
cooked or ready-to-eat food.