Foodborne Illness
Who is most at risk when dealing with foodborne illnesses?
- Children
- Older adults
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic illness
True or False: Food allergies can potentially kill you.
True.
How long should it take to cool food from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit?
Within 6 hours.
What is the difference between "cleaning" and "sanitizing"?
Cleaning uses soap and water.
Sanitizing uses chemicals or heat to kill germs.
Vegetables, fruits, herbs and grains that will be kept hot, must be cooked to what temperature?
135 degrees Fahrenheit
How many deaths per year are a result of foodborne illnesses?
3,000
Name two of the top food allergens.
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- Soybeans
- Shellfish
- Sesame
True or False: You can cook food & serve it later.
True
Name one approved sanitizer.
- Chlorine bleach
- Quaternary ammonium
- Iodine
(Other sanitizers are available)
A food thermometer must be able to read between what temperatures (Fahrenheit)?
0 (zero) degrees Fahrenheit to 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
How many foodborne illnesses are there per year?
48,000,000
Who should you tell if a customer says they have a food allergy?
Tell the chef.
True or False: Some bacteria produce a toxin or poison that can be cooked out.
False
True or False: Surfaces may look clean and still have germs you cant see.
True
Eggs, seafood, beef & pork must be cooked to what temperature?
145 degrees Fahrenheit
Name a symptom of foodborne illnesses.
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
Name two things an allergic reaction can cause.
- A tingling sensation
- Hives
- Vomiting
- Face, tongue or throat swelling
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness or death
Name two types of food that you can cool in a shallow pan.
- Refried beans
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Ground meat
- Casserole
- Soup
- Broth
What is the first step to cleaning and sanitizing equipment?
Scrub with hot, soapy water.
Poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) must be cooked to what temperature?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
How many hospitalization cases are caused by foodborne illnesses per year?
128,000
What should you do after a customer has an allergic reaction?
Call 911 and get medical help immediately.
What should you do when food does NOT cool fast enough?
Throw it away
True or False: Never use a towel to dry dishes.
True. Towels can spread germs.
Hamburger & sausage must be cooked to what temperature?
158 degrees Fahrenheit