Microlearning Course: Hand Washing – Contaminants and Cleansers

Each year, food contamination leads to millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths. Foodborne illness is also costly financially. It’s estimated that it costs about $110 billion per year worldwide. One of the main causes of foodborne disease is poor hand hygiene. If you work with or near food, you are responsible for keeping your hands clean. This course will discuss the types of contaminants you may encounter and the routes for hand contamination. We will also review the different types of hand-washing materials and discuss when to use each type.