Functions and Responsibilities

Define roles/responsibilities for Food Safety

Objectives

هدف

Responsibilities

Food Safety Program

Overview

مرور

Responsibilities

Why do we have a program?

Prevent Foodborne Illness (FBI)

Protect the Financial Interest of the Government

Quality rather than Wholesomeness

Afghan National Army Food Code (1st Edition)

Responsibilities

Prevent Foodborne Illness

2 major areas

Wholesome through inspection (safety)

Wholesome through preparation and handling (sanitation)

Preventive Medicine Service

Advises the commander on the food sanitation and food safety implications of military operationsConducts official food safety inspectionsProvides medical examination of food service personnelProvides technical guidance and assistance for training of non-supervisory personnelEstablishes a formal training program for certification of supervisory food service personnel Integrated pest management programs Conducts epidemiological investigations

Three Main Programs

Food Inspection (Safety)Food Facility SanitationFoodborne Illness (FBI) Outbreak Investigations

Flow of Food

Procurement

Transportation

Storage

Preparation

Serving

Terrorist and Sabotage

Always a concern

Public Health

Involved at every step

Where Does Food Inspection Occur?

Two main areas

Procurement

Facility

Procurement

Farm

Processing Plant (Slaughter)

Food Facility Sanitation

Focuses on food facility sanitation and food handling

Reference: ANA Food Code

Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations

People experience the same illness after eating the same food and the food is the source of disease

Summary

Responsibilities

Food Safety Program

Review Questions

Why do we have a program?

What are the steps in food flow?

When would an outbreak investigation occur?

Name at least 2 responsibilities of Preventive Medicine service.

Questions?

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