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LIBRARY OF TRAINING MATERIALS

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6.                  Any problems with orders should first be directed to the Librarian.  If necessary, follow-up contact should be made to the Director of DHRD.

 

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FOOD CODE
FOOD SERVICE
FOODBORNE DISEASE
MANUFACTURING 
MILK
OTHER
VECTOR CONTROL

 

FOOD CODE   

 

FOOD CODE VIDEO
         
FDA
14,001 VHS VIDEO 39 minutes
 
This video brings across many of the code requirements for chapters two and three in various settings and dialogs between the inspector and operator.  The video is comprised of three modules: Module I - Beginning the Inspection, Module II - Seafood, and Module III - Food Safety Procedures.  Although the presentation is aimed specifically at the inspector and assumes a basic knowledge in food safety, it is good for any preparation program.

 

RHODE ISLAND FOOD CODE
 
                                   
Rhode Island Department Of Health
14, 002 VHS VIDEO  1 hour 20 minutes
 
This is a two-part video on Rhode Island adoption of the Food Code.  Part I deals with the implementation of the food.  Part II deals with effective enforcement and some of the necessary tools for the retail food inspector.

 

FOOD SERVICE   

 

GRIMEFIGHTERS

FMI   
3003 VHS VIDEO  39 minutes      
                        
This video is geared to training and retraining store-level employees working in receiving, processing and displaying highly perishable foods.

 

SERVING SAFE FOOD: PROPER CLEANING & SANITIZING
           
NRA
3008 VHS VIDEO  25 minutes       
 
This video is part of the Serving Safe Food Series.  It shows the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food service operaion and how to reduce the number of harmful bacteria on utensils, equipment and dishes.  English and Spanish.

 

SERVING SAFE FOOD: RECEIVING & STORAGE   
                        
NRA
3009 VHS VIDEO  30 minutes
 
This video is part of the Serving Safe Food Series.  It shows tracking the flow of food through a food service operation.  Explains proper receiving procedures as the first defense against unsafe food.  Discover why proper storage is necessary to maintain food quality.  English and Spanish.

 

FOODSERVICE EGG HANDLING AND SAFETY
                                   
American Egg Board
3012 VHS VIDEO  11 minutes   
 
Explores the proper handling and safety procedures of eggs.

 

FOOD SAFETY IS NO MYSTERY                                   
 
USDA
3013 VHS VIDEO  34 minutes 
 
This videotape is divided into 4 modules corresponding to each of the 4 critical points of food safety.  It illustrates the correct way to receive, handle and serve food in settings such as restaurants, schools and hospitals.

 

FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING "THE BOSTON EXPERIENCE"  

FDA/City of Boston
3014 VHS VIDEO  22 Minutes     
 
This video shows how the city of Boston in cooperation with the public and private sector set up a unique food managers training program.  It offers tips for organizing and setting goals.

 

HOMETOWN HACCP:  PARTS  I & II                                                           

FDA
3018 VHS VIDEO  Approx.  2 ½ hours   (2 Tapes)                
 
This broadcast is targeted for state and local regulators of retail food establishments (restaurants and grocery stores).  Participants will hear about the use of the hazard analysis in routine inspectional work.  The program will focus on how to efficiently learn about the system that produces food, using conversations with the operator, and the menu as tools.  Included will be scenes from an inspection of Bob’s Last Stand, a medium size restaurant in a small town, USA.

 

FOOD SAFETY: YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE 
 

Deptartment of Public Health Seattle/King County
 
3019 VHS VIDEO  28 Minutes    
                                                                                                           
This video discusses how to handle food safety.  It is available in several languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

 

HACCP: CHARTING A SAFER COURSE   (Condensed Version)
                                               
FDA
3020 VHS VIDEO     
 
These videos present the introductory course in hazard analysis critical points (HACCP) but in a condensed version.  The material has been extracted and divided into 6 modules:  Module 1 - Food Programs - Charting A Safer Course (26:52 min.), Module 2 - Foodborne Illness Surveillance (50:42 min.), Module 3 - What Is HACCP? (38:12 min.), Module 4 - Critical Control Points In Retail Food Production (16:15 min), Module 5 - Using HACCP In An Inspection (36:41 min.), Module 6 - Effective Communication (58:35 min.)

 

BASIC FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION PACKAGE
 
FDA
3027 VHS VIDEO
 
The Food Safety Information Package is designed for entry level sanitarians working in a food program area.  The purpose of the package is to provide basic learning materials and resource listings for key topics that entry level sanitarians must be familiar with.  The package includes a book, 8 videos, 6 disks and 21 transparencies to supplement the narrative material in the book.

 

THE INVISIBLE CHALLENGE
                                   
Kroger
3028 VHS VIDEO  36 Minutes     
 
Describes proper food safety for the retail store.  Topics include microorganisms, food handling, employee practices, cleaning and sanitizing.
 
 

FOODBORNE DISEASE

 

HANDLE WITH CARE: PREVENTING FOODBORNE ILLNESS IN NURSING HOMES FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
 
FDA
4001 VHS VIDEO  15 Minutes 
                       
This tape focuses on poor food handling and kitchen practices that may contribute to foodborne-illness and recommended practices that can be taken by food service managers and workers to reduce the risk of outbreaks.

 

EPIDEMIOLOGY          
 
FDA
4002 VHS VIDEO  3 Hours   
 
Lecture by Richard Swanson on investigating foodborne disease outbreaks and using epidemiology for foodborne disease prevention.  This video is geared toward sanitarians.

 

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - MEATS  

Perennial Education
4003 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes    
 
Case study based on a real poisoning incident.  Tape demonstrates errors in the foodservice process that lead to the problem and also shows corrective measures.

 

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - SAUCES
           
Perennial Education
4004 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes  
 
Case study based on a real poisoning incident.  Tape demonstrates errors in the food service process that lead to problems and also demonstrates corrective measures.

 

BACILLUS CEREUS                               
 
Perennial Education
4005 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes  
 
Actual case study which demonstrates common mistakes in the food preparation process and methods to reduce risk.

 

FOODBORNE DISEASE CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM                                          
 
Perennial Education
4006 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes
 
Actual case study which demonstrates common mistakes in the food preparation process and methods to reduce contamination.  It also demonstrates investigative techniques to obtain cause of illness.

 

FOODBORNE DISEASE SALMONELLA - MEAT             
 
Perennial Education
4007 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes
 
Actual case study which demonstrates common mistakes in the food preparation process and methods to reduce contamination.  It also demonstrates investigative techniques to determine cause of illness.

 

INVESTIGATING AN OUTBREAK: PHARYNGITIS IN LOUISIANA (SELF-STUDY COURSE 3050-6)
 
CDC
4008 3.5” Disk   Approx. 7 ½ Hours      
 
This case study is a computer simulation of an outbreak investigation in which you, the student, get to be lead investigator.  Before you begin, you should have successfully completed an introductory epidemiology course.

 

SALMONELLA IN EGGS  
 
FDA
4009 VHS VIDEO  7 Minutes
 
This video alerts consumers to the dangers of salmonella in eggs and stresses prevention methods.

 

KITCHEN "FIGHTING FOODBORNE ILLNESS"
                                   
NEMI
4010 VHS VIDEO  18 Minutes
           
This video provides a comprehensive view of the food handling aspects of sanitation and motivates workers to consider the trust placed in them by those who consume the food they prepare.

 

FOODBORNE DISEASES: IT’S YOUR BUSINESS
 
Pennsylvania Deptartment of Environmental Resources
4011 VHS VIDEO  15 Minutes
 
An overview of HACCP.  This video is geared to food service operators and entry level sanitarians.

 

FOOD SAFETY: AN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO FOR INSTITUTIONAL FOOD SERVICE WORKERS                                          

FDA, CDC, and HCFA
4013 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes   
           
Instructional video on how to safely prepare food in institutional settings (nursing homes, day care centers, etc.) To avoid foodborne illness.

 

ICE - THE FORGOTTEN FOOD
 
Food Protection Report   
4014 VHS VIDEO                    
This video shows the sanitation and packaging procedures of ice in order to avoid foodborne illness.

 

EPI INFO.
                                               
CDC
4015 VHS VIDEO  34 Minutes                 

Instructional video on the use of personal computer’s in gathering epidemiological information.

 

INVESTIGATING A FOODBORNE OUTBREAK
 
FDA
4016 VHS VIDEO  Allow 2 ½ Hours
           
This video “walks” the inspector through many facets of a foodborne investigation.

 

MANUFACTURING 

 



MILK                                       

 

THE PARALLEL MILKING CONCEPT 
 
Parallel Milking Parlors, Inc.
6002 VHS VIDEO  17 Minutes
           
This video is designed for dairy farmers and fieldmen.  It shows the inspection and milking process in a parallel type milking parlor.

 

BULK HANDLING: GRADE “A” RAW MILK (Texas Dept. Of Health)
 
BULK MILK HAULER: PROTOCOL & PROCEDURE (Iowa State University)                                     
 
Texas Dept. Of Health & Iowa State University
6003 VHS VIDEO  27 Minutes Total                     
 
These two separate topics on this video discuss bulk milk tanker sampling procedures.

 

FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS
 
California Department of  Agriculture
6004 VHS VIDEO
 
Describes methods and principles of processing frozen dairy products with emphasis on blending, filling and packaging operations.

 

DAIRY CLEANING PROCEDURES, TAPES 1 & 3
 
Klenzade
6005 VHS VIDEO
  
Provides useful information on cleaning milk plant and product contact equipment used in processing of dairy products.

 

SAFE MILK HAULING - YOU'RE THE KEY
                                               
Cornell University 
6007 VHS VIDEO  34 Minutes      
 
34-minute video targeted for the bulk milk haulers and samplers.  Describes compliance with PMO.

 



OTHER

 

THE ROCKIN' HAND WASHIN' REPORT
             
Portland County School District 
8002 VHS VIDEO  9 Minutes            
 
Geared toward high school students.  The video has contemporary music and language which relays the message "it's cool" to wash your hands.

 

THE QUICK COLOR TEST FOR LEAD
                                               
FDA
8004 VHS VIDEO  20 minutes
           
This tape describes the characteristics and defects associated with excessive levels of leacholde lead in dinnerware.  It features a demonstration of the ‘Quick Color Test’ which can be used as an investigational tool to select ware for testing.

 

FOOD SALVAGE
                       
FDA
05360-01 SLIDES

This slide series is designed for regulators or anyone who may have to determine the acceptability of food products for salvage.  Includes narrative slides explaining salvage principles and photos of various salvage situations that regulators

 

 

SEAFOOD

            

FISH PROCESSING: QUALITY IN THE PLANT

Seafood Business
New England Fisheries  5010 VHS VIDEO  12 Minutes        

Presents a concise view of the sanitation procedure from product receipt to finished product.

 

IS WHAT YOUR ORDER WHAT YOU GET?

Seafood Business
FMI   5011 VHS VIDEO  18 Minutes

Geared toward retail seafood employees.  It stresses areas such as cross-contamination control, methods and criteria for receiving seafood.

 

 

NEW ZEALAND SEAFOOD

New Zealand Fisheries Industry Board 
5013 VHS VIDEO  5 Minutes          

An overview of the New Zealand seafood industry.  Finfish and shellfish processing and production.

 

NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL MUSSELS                             

New Zealand Fisheries Industry Board 
5014 VHS VIDEO  5 Minutes                                              

Aquaculture of the green shell mussel in New Zealand.

 

OUR FISH ARE CLEAN

Virginia Marine Products Board
5015 VHS VIDEO
20 Minutes     

An overview of the seafood sanitation programs conducted within the state of Virginia.  Includes crabmeat, finfish and molluskan shellfish.  Suitable for sanitarians, shellfish and other public health officials.

 

 

NEW ZEALAND HOKI

New Zealand Fisheries Industry Board
5017 VHS VIDEO
  5 Minutes

Production of the New Zealand hoki.  Finfish processing and harvesting procedures.

 

MANAGING THE FULL SERVICE SEAFOOD COUNTER

FMI
5018 VHS VIDEO 15 Minutes  

Illustrates all aspects of managing a retail seafood counter.  This includes the most important aspect of sanitation.

 

SEAFOOD QUALITY   

Maine Department Of Marine  Resources  
5019 VHS VIDEO                                   14 Minutes       

Demonstrates how to determine quality and freshness of ?fresh products", maintaining quality control, extending shelf life of a product and much more.

 

SEAFOOD STORAGE AND HANDLING

Maine Department Of Marine Resources
5020 VHS VIDEO  19 Minutes

Demonstrates proven methods for storing and handling fresh seafood and shellfish, extending product life, correct sanitation methods, cleaning schedules, proper icing techniques and more.

 

SEAFOOD CASE SET

Maine Department Of Marine Resources
5021 VHS VIDEO
15 Minutes

A step-by-step demonstration of the proper method to set up seafood cases.  Demonstrates the proper way of breaking it down and sanitizing it.

 

SEAFOOD MERCHANDISING                                                                                       

Maine Department Of Marine Resources
5022 VHS VIDEO  14 Minutes

Demonstrates methods for displaying seafood, rotation of product, storage of product, and organization of displays.

 

SHELLFISH SANITATION    

FMI
5023 VHS VIDEO
  20 Minutes

Basic information on shellfish and their harvesting and growing.

 

HANDLE WITH CARE

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
5024 VHS VIDEO        10 Minutes

A primer for the retail seafood employee.

 

SEAFOOD TOXINS                       

FDA
5025 SLIDES

Provides an overview of naturally occurring fish and shellfish poisons based on the National Academy of Sciences Report on Seafood Safety.

 

SHELLFISH HANDLING, RETAIL                                                           

FMI
5026 VHS VIDEO  15 Minutes
 
This video offers safety tips on the proper handling and storage of shellfish.  It shows different methods of preventing cross contamination.

 

FOODSERVICE HANDLING & EVALUATION OF SEAFOOD
  
NRA
5027 VHS VIDEO  20 Minutes
 
This video presents information on proper seafood handling and cooking in the restaurant setting.

 

"SHELLFISH HANDLING" WHOLESALERS/DISTRIBUTORS
                                                           
FMI
5028 VHS VIDEO  11Minutes 
           
Illustrates safety tips for wholesalers/distributors when handling shellfish

 

HACCP: AN INTRODUCTION TO SEAFOOD PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES
 
National Fisheries Institute 
5029 VHS VIDEO  14 Minutes      
 
This video is for seafood plant personnel regarding the control of food safety hazards under the proposed mandatory HACCP program.

 

 

SEAFOOD HACCP REGULATORS TRAINING PROGRAM
 
FDA
5031 VHS VIDEO  Approximately 6 ½ hours
 
The set of  4 videos shows how to apply the HACCP regulations in working in the seafood industry.  A “mock” inspection is performed.

 

SEAFOOD HACCP FACILITATORS PREP SHOW BROADCAST
 
FDA
5032 VHS VIDEO  2 Hours
 
Facilitator training for the Seafood HACCP Satellite Broadcast.
 
 


VECTOR CONTROL                  

 

HOUSEKEEPING AND PEST CONTROL                                                                     
           
Perennial Education, Inc.
7001 VHS VIDEO  10 Minutes
           
This video illustrates the prevention, control and elimination of pests.  It briefly covers house flies, blowflies, fruit flies, cockroaches and rodents.

 

PRINCIPLES OF RODENT CONTROL
                                                           
NPCA
7004 VHS VIDEO  11 Minutes
           
Explores in detail the three principles of rodent control, exclusion, sanitation and population reduction.