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Foods 9 Safety Test

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What is the number 1 foodborne illness symptom? Diarrhea
Foodborn illness is caused by what? Bacteria in the food or viruses transmitted to food.
What are the three types of food contamination? Chemical-Chemicals Biological-Bacteria Physical-Objects
MOST CAUSES OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ARE CAUSED BY? Biological Contaminants
What is direct transmission? Occurs when microbes DIRECTLY transfer from the source of contamination to the food.
Examples of direct transmission? -Contaminated raw meat juice drips onto fresh produce. -An infected food handler coughs/sneezes onto food or touches the food with contaminated hands
What is indirect transmission/cross contamination? Occurs when there is an intermediate step between the source of contamination and the food.
Examples of indirect transmission? Using a cutting board to cut up raw chicken and then using it again to prepare salads without cleaning and sanitizing the board first.
Who is at risk of contracting a food borne illness? EVERYONE! HOWEVER, infants, kids under 5, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk of developing a foodborne illness.
What are microbes? Microbes are living things that are often too small to be seen without the help of a microscope
What are microorganisms? They are everywhere, YOU MAY NOT SEE, TASTE, OR SMELL THEM, but they hide on your body, in the air, on kitchen counters and utensils, and in the food
What are the 5 different microbes? Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites, and Protozoa
A bacterium with a protective coating is called a? Spore
What can spores survive? High temperatures, drying, boiling, freezing, or even chemicals (cleaning agents/disinfectants)
When are spores a concern? Spores are a concern when food is cooked in ADVANCE, allowed to COOL too SLOWLY, and then served COLD, or IMPROPERLY RE-HEATED later
What does F.A.T.T.O.M stand for? Food, Acid, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture
What is the danger zone in temperature? 4-60 degrees celsius
Temperature below___ and above ___ will ____/____ bacteria growth while temps above ____ will ____ bacteria. Blanks are: 4 degrees celsius, 60 degrees celsius, slowly/stop, 74 degrees celsius
Bacteria multiple every... 20 minutes
What are the 2 different types of oxygen bacteria? Aerobic & Anaerobic
What is aerobic bacteria? Require oxygen to grow and multiple
What is anaerobic bacteria? Only grow when there is no oxygen present
What are the 3 major parts in the cycle of transmission The food, the environment, and the food handler
What direction does the cycle of transmission go? ANY DIRECTION! ITS A VICIOUS CYCLE
What should you wear right before a lab? Apron
What do you need to do if you have long hair? Tie it back or cover with a hairnet
What gloves should you not use? Latex gloves should not be used because latex is a common allergen and can cause severe allergic reactions.
Avoid wearing jewelry If you do they should only be plain-banded rings so that theyre easy to spot and no crystals fall into the batter.
What colour should your bandaid be? Brightly coloured so that if they do come off they are easily spotted
How many times should you dip your spoon when tasting food? Only dip once and then wash and dry the spoon before you use it again
What should you do if you feel unwell? Stay home and do not handle food
When should you wash your hands? 1. Bathroom- Once while in bathroom, and again when you get into the kitchen 2. After handling raw food 3. after blowing your nose 4. After handling garbage
How long should you wash your hands for? 20-30 seconds
When can food become contaminated? Food can become contaminated at any point during slaughtering, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, transportation, and any preparation
Food spoilage is indicated by changes in the... appearance, colour, texture, and flavour of the food
When should food not be consumed? When there is any damage done to it by rodents, insects, birds etc.
What are a couple of tips you should use when shopping for food 1. Do not buy past "sell buy" or "use buy" or other expiration dates 2. Do not buy food showing signs of deterioration or if the packaging is badly dented
Food is considered to be stored when if not being... Processed, displayed, packaged, transported, or identified for disposal
What are the 2 basic categories for food? 1. PERISHABLE FOODS are food items that have a short storage life and will become spoiled or contaminated if not preserved and handled properly 2. NON PERISHABLE FOODS are those that are not easily spoiled or contaminated (sugar, cereals)
WHAT IS THE MOST TRUSTED PRINCIPLE WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!!!!
What does FIFO stand for? First In First Out
Does freezing food kill bacteria? Freezing food does not kill bacteria, the lower temp just makes them inactive.
What should you be aware of when thawing food? When you are thawing food, the increasingly warm temp enables the bacterial to become active and increase their number when it is the temp DANGER ZONE (4-60C).
When food is thawed what should you do with it? Cook it right away.
What are 3 safe ways to defrost food? 1. Refrigerator 2. Cold Water 3. Microwave
Should you thaw food at room temp? NEVER!
What temp should food be cooked to? An internal temp of 74C
What is hot-holding equipment specifically designed to do? To keep food at a safe temp between when it is cooked and when it is eaten
Hot food must be cooled from... 60c to 20c within 2 hours, and then cooled from 20c-4c within the next 4 hours
Reheat food____ to minimum of ___ Blanks: rapidly, 74c
Should you preheat the stove? NO NEVER PREHEAT STOVE
What direction should the handles of pots and pans be turned? INWARDS ALWAYS
What should you do if there is a grease fire? Smother with something, like a lid or second pan, Turn off burner If it is a small fire, you can pour salt or baking soda on it
What does P.A.S.S stand for? Pull Tab, Aim Nozzle, Spray Fluid, Sweeping motion
What should you do if you accidentally spill or break something during a lab? Turn off the stove or oven if necessary Alert your group members of the accident Grab the broom/broken glass container Grab a cloth to wipe up the spill
How should you open the oven? Open it completely so you dont burn yourself
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