{"id":3548,"date":"2023-08-25T10:57:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T09:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolrunningrental.co.uk\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2023-09-18T11:33:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:33:18","slug":"transporting-food-at-a-safe-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolrunningrental.co.uk\/transporting-food-at-a-safe-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"Transporting Food at a Safe Temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"

The science of food transportation is intricate, aiming to ensure precision, as any mishap can lead to significant health implications. In the UK, stringent regulations are in place to guarantee that perishable foods reach their intended destination safely and are consumable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cool Running Rental<\/span><\/span><\/a> are experts in providing quality refrigerated vans, specialising in food transportation, all across the UK. Ranging from <\/span>chiller to full-freezer vans<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Cool Running Rental is the perfect solution to all your catering and food transportation needs. This blog will outline some of the correct safety measures you must always practise, and how Cool Running Rental can be your trusted partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Important Food Storage Safety Measures\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter whether you\u2019re a small catering business or a large, industrial food delivery service, there are measures every company must ensure are in place before each delivery:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Your mode of transport must be clean and safe for use upon beginning every journey – this includes all areas where food will be stored and\/or touched, e.g. floors, walls, ceilings, and shelving.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • When loading stock into your vehicle, careful measures must be taken to ensure no cross-contamination between different foods. If transporting cooked meat with raw produce, there should be absolutely no touching of containers. The best practice is to completely separate containers, or better yet, transport them separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • All cargo must be kept at the correct temperature:<\/span>\n
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    • Chilled food (Poultry, egg dishes, ground meat, beef, pork, lamb, ham, fish, shellfish, dairy products, and most fruit and vegetables) must be legally kept at 8\u00b0C or below, but best practice recommends below 5\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Frozen food must be at -12\u00b0C, but best practice recommends -18\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Drivers must be able to maintain and consistently monitor the temperature of the goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The Importance of Temperature Control<\/span><\/h2>\n

      The importance of temperature control is paramount to ensuring quality and safety are preserved. If foods are stored incorrectly, they are subject to bacteria, yeasts, and mould thriving. Bacteria can double within just 20 minutes of food being stored outside its optimal temperature. Foodborne pathogenic bacteria can cause illness, with at-risk populations such as older adults, infants\/young children, pregnant people, and immunocompromised people at a much greater risk of developing serious complications to their health. It is vital that every measure is taken to maintain the optimal temperature of foods during transit. Periodic temperature checks should be taken throughout the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Here\u2019s a helpful YouTube video on food safety for chilled storage and display<\/span><\/p>\n