Using Dice Games to Teach Hazards, Risk, and Outcomes in HACCP Classes

Authors

• Omar A. Oyarzabal, University of Vermont ExtensionFollow

Volume

53

Issue

4

Abstract

This article describes the incorporation of a dice game (piggy) to teach food safety hazards and risk in an engaging way in HACCP classes. Each player accumulates points by rolling two dice, but loses points in a turn when rolling a 7, or all accumulated points when rolling two consecutive doubles. This game helps explain the difference between a concrete event, a hazard (number 7) and risk of that hazard occurring (the probability of rolling number 7). Two consecutive doubles inflict a more severe loss and can help explain the variability in outcomes of food safety hazards.

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Recommended Citation

Oyarzabal, O. A. (2015). Using Dice Games to Teach Hazards, Risk, and Outcomes in HACCP Classes. Journal of Extension, 53(4), Article 35. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.04.35