H azard A nalysis of C ritical C ontrol P oints and offers a process for prevention of food infection and poisoning and physical safety. Another aspect of food safety is in the realm of sanitation. In the United States, there are probably several million cases of food borne illness which occur each year. It is estimated that only a small number are reported. It is important foundation of sanitary practices for the future.
Sanitation pertains to both the cleanliness and wholesomeness of the food.
It is important that sanitary practices are used at each stage of food production and processing. There are a number of different places where poor sanitation can be critical for food poisoning. The food may transmit pathogenic germs are passed from person to person through soiled objects such as money, doorknobs, railings, common drinking cups and the like. Food serves as a mere vehicle of disease transmission. Transmission of animal pathogens to humans by way of food is also possible.