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Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness
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Summary

Price
£24.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

In Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness, you’ll turn headlines and hygiene rules into a practical understanding of why outbreaks happen and how to stop them. Beginning with first principles—what “food poisoning” really means and how pathogens travel from source to plate—you’ll connect food science with everyday decisions that keep guests safe and brands trusted.

You’ll explore the major categories and agents: infection, intoxication, and toxin-mediated illness; typical culprits such as Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Listeria, Staphylococcus, Clostridium, and norovirus; and routes like temperature abuse, poor personal hygiene, cross-contamination, and contaminated water. Expect clear language on symptom patterns and incubation windows so teams recognise concerns early and act through the proper channels.

Then translate risk into control: time/temperature management, separation and sanitation routines, cleaning verification, supplier and receiving checks, allergen vigilance, and simple records that stand up to scrutiny. You’ll also touch on incident response—traceability, holding statements, and corrective actions—so prevention and response work hand in hand. Leave with a confident, preventive mindset you can apply in any food setting.

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Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

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Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

3
sections
3
lectures
1h 23m
total

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Description

Food Poisoning

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this Food Poisoning course:

Module 01: Introduction to Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness

  • What is Food Poisoning?
  • Food-Borne Illness

Module 02: Types of Food Poisoning

  • Chemical Food Poisoning
  • Metallic Food Poisoning

Food Poisoning Course Completion Certificate

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Requirements

Food Poisoning

The Food Poisoning course is open to everyone and has no formal entry criteria.

Career path

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Taking this Food Poisoning course will boost your CV and open up many job opportunities in the future. The knowledge and skills you learned from this Food Poisoning course will help secure your dream job and boost your career development.

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