Why do some foods make us sick?
What is a type of microorganism?
- virus
- germ
- bacteria
- parasite
Name a foodborne illness.
- E.Coli
- Salmonella
- Listeria
- Camplyobacter Jejuni
- Mold poisoning
- Parasites
You should wash your hands for at least _____________________.
20 seconds
What is cross-contamination?
The spread/transfer of harmful bacteria
True or False - It is safe to put a spoon back into a hot pot of food after eating from it because the heat will kill the pathogens.
False
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism that can cause disease
What is a parasite?
An animal that lives inside you and can cause harm
You can use ___________________ to dry your hands after washing them in class.
Paper towels
Why is it important to avoid cross contamination?
To prevent pathogens from spreading to food so you don’t get sick
How do you make sure that pathogens have been killed in food?
Use heat (cook it)
What is pastuerization?
Heating food up quickly and then cooling it quickly to kill pathogens
What is a group of people considered to be at higher risk for a foodborne illness?
- pregnant women
- young kids
- older people
- people with other conditions
What is the first step when washing dishes?
Scrape all food out of dirty dishes
You go grocery shopping with your family and buy some raw meat and fresh vegetables. When you put the food away in the fridge, you put them in the same drawer together. Why is this a problem?
The raw meat could spread germs onto the vegetables and make you sick
In the morning you notice a large pot of soup sitting on a counter. The soup was on the kitchen counter all night. What should you do?
Throw it out.
What is celiac disease?
It is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten that causes your body to damage the small intestine
Name 2 common foods that are high risk for a foodborne illness.
- raw meat
- eggs
- milk
- cheese
- fruits and veggies
What do you use to rinse your dishes?
Hot water & sanitizer
You are cooking some chicken and vegetable kabobs for dinner. The kabobs are now fully cooked and ready to be taken inside but you only have the same plate you had the raw chicken and vegetables kabobs on. What should you do?
- Use a clean plate for the cooked kabobs
- Wash the plate with soap & hot water before using it
What is the temperature range for the danger zone?
5°C to 60°C (room)
What is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?
Food intolerance - The body can't digest or absorb the food, causing symptoms like bloating, gas, stomach pain, etc.
Food allergy - The immune system reacts by mistake, causing symptoms like swelling, hives, trouble breathing, or death.
Name 3 common symptoms for foodborne illnesses.
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- nausea
- stomach pains
- fever
You want to cut some fruit to eat. What is the first food safety step you should do?
Wash the fruits
An adult at home asked you to help with cooking dinner by preparing the vegetables for a salad. The adult is preparing some chicken on the cutting board you want to use. What is something you should do as you make the salad?
- Wash your hands before you start cooking
- Wash your fruits and veggies before you start cooking
- Wash the cutting board and knife before you start cooking
What happens in the danger zone of temperature concerning food safety?
Bacteria and mold grow rapidly, increasing the risk of foodborne illness