S2.3.8 For the adult
Keeping food safe
How can food that looks fine make me ill?
What this chapter teaches
Germs are too small to see, and many have no smell, so food that looks and smells fine may not be safe. Flies and dirty hands carry germs to food. Keep food covered, clean and cool, wash hands with soap and water, and heat cooked food until it is very hot all through.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- How can germs get from a fly to your food?
- When should you wash your hands, and why?
- Why can you not tell by smelling that food is safe?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Explain how flies and dirty hands carry germs to food
- Show ways to keep food covered, clean and cool
What they copy into their notebook
Germs are too small to see. Flies and dirty hands carry them to food. Wash hands with soap and water. Wash before eating and after the toilet. Keep food covered. Eat it soon or keep it cool.