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Food-borne Bacteria
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Salmonella | Found in raw or undercooked eggs or chicken - preventative cook eggs and meat thoroughly |
| Staph | A bacteria/toxin found in nose, throat, & infected lesions - preventative frequent hand washing and sanitary habits |
| E.coli 0157:H7 | Found in ground beef and in the intestinal tract of animals/humans - preventative washing hands after bathroom usage and cooking meat to 160 F |
| Perfringens | A cafeteria germ found in gravy and meat combinations - preventative serve food shortly after cooking and chill foods quickly |
| Botulism | A deadly toxin found in dented or bulging cans and root vegetables - preventative never eat suspected food and discard the food |
| Campylobacter | Found in the intestinal tracts of animals and infects 1/3 to 1/2 of all chicken - preventative thoroughly cooking meats |
| Listeria | Grows at refrigerator temps. and found in soft cheeses and deli meats - preventative pasteurize all milk products |
| Yersinia | Found in pigs and tofu products - preventative thoroughly cook all foods |
| Shigella | Found in macaroni, potato, chicken, and tuna salads - preventative proper hygiene and hand washing |
| Bacillus Cereus | Found in cooked rice and cooked pasta - preventative hold three days in refrigeration |