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Food Safety

Food Poisoning

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What is E coli? A microorganism that can be found in the intestine of animals. During slaughter the meat can become contaminated when gound.
What is Botulism? A microorganism that produces a toxin in improperly canned low acid foods like canned vegetables. The symptoms are double vision, muscle paralysis and breathing problems
What type of environment do most bacteria need to multiply? warm and moist
Who is at the highest health risk for food poisoning? the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune sytems
What is cross-contamination? spreading bacteria to clean food from contaminated work surfaces, hands, utensils, or food.
What are some beneficial microorganisms? Fungi, yeast, and bacteria
What is food poisoning? the result of eating contaminated, spoiled or toxic food
When do the symptoms of food poisoning begin after eating the bad food? from immediately to a week or more
Why is it important to not eat food you are suspicious of? spoiled food does not always look, smell or taste odd
What is the single most important thing you can do to prevent food poisoning? wash your hands
What is salmonella? a type of bacteria associated with under cooked egg and chicken and can also be associated with a pet like turtles
What is the FDA? the agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety
What is Clostridium Perfringin? a bacteria known as cafeteria germ that can occur if buffet food is not held at the correct temprature
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