High risk food definition
High risk food means food that will support the growth of microorganisms, and food which will not be cooked further before being consumed.
High risk food means all prepared or cooked foods which are capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms;
High risk food means food which consists in whole or in part of a milk product, eggs, meat, or any other natural or synthetic ingredient, in a form or state capable of supporting the growth of infectious or toxicogenic microorganisms. This term also includes cooked vegetables and grains. These foods must be kept and served hot or cold.
More Definitions of High risk food
High risk food means food that is ready to eat and is likely to support the growth of harmful organisms (usually bacteria) that could make consumers sick.
High risk food means food which will rapidly deteriorate in quality and/or pose a health hazard when incorrectly stored or displayed. ‘High Risk Food’ (non- packed)’ includes all perishable foods which are stored, prepared, displayed or sold without individual wrapping or sealing and includes food for sale from catering stalls. ‘High Risk Food (prepared)’ includes all perishable foods which are stored, displayed or sold fully wrapped or sealed where such wrapping or sealing does not take place at the stall.