True or False?
Food Poisoning is the same thing as Food-Borne Illness.
True!
Name at least two types of Food-Borne Illnesses.
Salmonella, Norovirus (stomach flu), E.coli, Rat Lungworm
What is the best way to avoid cross contamination?
Keeping foods separated is the best and most effective way to avoid fluid exchange and cross contamination.
Always wash meat before cooking.
False! You shouldn't wash meat and poultry before cooking, bacteria will be killed during the cooking process.
Which Illness impacts Hawaii the most?
Rat Lungworm due to our warm, tropical climate in which slugs and snails thrive.
Until when should you cook meat and poultry to ensure you have killed all bacteria?
Cooking foods until their recommended core temperature is met, which varies depending on the type of protein, is the best to ensure bacteria are killed.
Headaches, Weakness, and Nausea are common symptoms of Food Poisoning but not Food-Borne Illness.
False! Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illnesses are the same thing, thus they have the same symptoms!
Food Contamination, Harmful Bacteria, Toxins, and Poisonous Foods.
What condition should fruits and vegetables should be when purchasing produce?
You should try to purchase produce when it is not damaged or bruised. This helps reduce the risk of consuming compromised produce.
Freezing leftovers is the only way to ensure no bacteria growth occurs.
False! Most leftovers can be refrigerated at a temperature of 40 degrees to discourage bacteria growth.
Which groups are at the greatest risk of Food Poisoning?
The elderly, young children, and pregnant women.
Why is it dangerous to consume unpasteurized liquids/foods?
Pasteurization removes bacteria and eliminates pathogens so unpasteurized foods hold the potential to be teeming with bacteria.