foodsafety
nounUK /ˈfuːd ˌseɪf.ti/
US /ˈfuːd ˌseɪf.ti/
Food safety means keeping food clean and safe so it does not make you sick.
Washing your hands before cooking is an important part of food safety.
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2. The set of rules and practices that stop harmful germs from getting into food.
The restaurant follows strict food safety rules in its kitchen.
3. The study or management of handling, storing, and preparing food without causing illness.
She took a course in food safety before working at the bakery.
4. The condition of food being free from danger or risk when eaten.
Checking the expiry date helps ensure food safety at home.