Prevention
Control these factors to dramatically reduce the growth of bacteria.
What are Time and Temperature?
This bacteria, also known as "Shiga toxin-producting Escherichia coli", is usually found in raw or undercooked ground beef or contaminated produce, and it causes awfully unpleasant digestive issues. Keep your staff at home if they have symptoms!
What is E. coli?
Tuna Salad
What is "Fish"?
Purchasing food from these types of suppliers is sure way to prevent contamination from toxins, fungi, and parasites.
What are approved, reputable suppliers?
Shigella spp. is most commonly spread by these pests from feces to food.
What is shigella spp?
Grilled Tofu
"Soy"
Wear this to prevent a really gross physical contaminant from falling off of your head and into a customer's food.
What is a hair restraint? (Hats are also an acceptable answer!)
There are two types of this bacteria: typhi and nontyphoidal.
What is salmonella?
Peanut Butter Scotcharoos
"Peanuts"
This term refers to the spread of pathogens to food. It's most easily prevented by separating raw and ready-to-eat food.
What is cross-contamination?
This virus is highly contagious, and its symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea.
What is Norovirus?
Crab cakes
Shellfish
If your order from a vendor arrives damaged or abused, store the bad food away from other food and equipment with two labels: "Do not use" and "_ _ _".
What is "Do Not Discard?"
This symptom, a yellowing of the eyes and skin, is unique to Hepatitis A. Again, keep your sickly staff home if you see this!
What is Jaundice?
Milkshake (feel free to dance)