🥗 沙律與食物安全：你知道你吃的是不是安全的嗎？🥗 Salad and Food Safety: Is Your Salad Safe to Eat?

隨著健康飲食風潮盛行，沙律成為不少人餐桌上的主角。低脂、高纖、營養豐富的沙律雖然健康，但你知道嗎？沙律也是食物中毒的高風險項目之一。

🌡️ 為什麼沙律容易滋生病原菌？

沙律大多數不經煮熟處理，這表示病原菌（如沙門氏菌、大腸桿菌、李斯特菌）不會在製作過程中被殺死。一旦處理或儲存不當，就很容易造成細菌滋生，導致食物中毒。

🧼 安全製作沙律的關鍵建議

以下是《沙律—給食物業的食物安全指引》中列出的幾個重要建議：

1. 保持雙手與用具清潔

   • 處理食材前後應徹底洗手

   • 清潔與消毒用具、砧板和容器

2. 避免交叉污染

   • 生食與熟食應分開處理與儲存

   • 為不同類型食材使用不同器具

3. 控制溫度

   • 沙律及其配料應存放於攝氏4度或以下

   • 沙律如未即時食用，應冷藏保存

4. 使用新鮮、安全的原材料

   • 使用符合安全標準的蔬菜、水果與蛋製品

   • 勿使用過期或已受污染的食材

   
   

⚠️ 沙律中的高風險材料

某些材料尤其容易受污染，應小心處理：

• 生蛋製成的醬汁（如自製蛋黃醬）

• 預先包裝或已切好的蔬果

• 即食肉類、煙三文魚等冷盤食物

✅ 總結：健康與安全並重

沙律確實是一個健康的選擇，但前提是處理得當。如果你是經營餐飲業的從業員，請務必遵循食物安全中心的指引，確保顧客能安心享用每一口沙律。

📌 延伸閱讀：

沙律—給食物業的食物安全指引 (PDF)

As healthy eating becomes increasingly popular, salads have taken center stage in many people’s diets. While they are low-fat, high-fiber, and nutritious, salads are also considered high-risk foods for foodborne illnesses.

🌡️ Why Are Salads High-Risk for Pathogens?

Most salads are not cooked, meaning harmful pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria are not destroyed during preparation. Improper handling or storage can allow bacteria to multiply and cause food poisoning.

🧼 Key Safety Tips for Salad Preparation

Here are some crucial tips from the “Salad – Food Safety Advice for Food Businesses” guide:

1. Keep Hands and Utensils Clean

   • Always wash hands before and after handling food

   • Clean and sanitize utensils, cutting boards, and containers

2. Avoid Cross-Contamination

   • Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate

   • Use different utensils and cutting boards for different foods

3. Temperature Control

   • Store salads and ingredients at or below 4°C

   • Keep salads refrigerated if not served immediately

4. Use Fresh and Safe Ingredients

   • Use vegetables, fruits, and eggs that meet food safety standards

   • Never use expired or contaminated ingredients

⚠️ High-Risk Ingredients in Salads

Some ingredients are particularly prone to contamination and should be handled with extra care:

• Dressings made with raw eggs (e.g., homemade mayonnaise)

• Pre-packaged or pre-cut vegetables/fruits

• Ready-to-eat meats, smoked salmon, and cold cuts

✅ Conclusion: Health and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand

Salads are undoubtedly a healthy option—when prepared safely. If you’re in the food business, be sure to follow the Centre for Food Safety’s guidelines to ensure your customers enjoy their salads safely and confidently.

📌 Further Reading：

沙律—給食物業的食物安全指引 (PDF)