Characteristics of/ description of pathogen
is e coli a bacteria, parasite or a virus?
bacteria
raw and undercooked meats, and contaminated vegetables
3-4 days
If someone is infected with e coli what should the person do?
rest, and drink a lot of fluids
where does e coli usually live in the body?
Intestines of healthy people
what are somethings that can give you e coli that is not food?
swimming pools, feces, being in contact with someone with e coli
what are some of the symptoms of e coli?
Diarrhea, stomach cramping nausea and vomiting
A person goes to the grocery store and buys a carrot and starts eating it right away. Explain why this is unsafe.
Not washing the vegetable before consuming which can lead to exposing yourself to bacteria.
what colour is e coli?
red or colourless
What is the minimum internal temperature to which ground beef should be cooked to effectively kill E. coli bacteria?
160 F or 71 C
A 20 year old male and a 65 year old grandma both get infected with e coli. Which one has a higher risk of passing away?
grandma because she old
if there is mole on certain foods in a store what should you do?
Contact public health and let them know about it.
what shape is e coli
rod shaped
When do healthy adults usually recover from E coli?
Within a week
Out of all the vulnerable people which group is at higher risk for severe illness from E. coli ?
Children under the age of 5
if someone if infected with e coli and starts having lots of diarrhea should they take anti-diarrheal medication? why or why not, Explain.
No because it slows your digestive system down, preventing your body from getting rid of the toxins.
how big are the colonies of e coli?
2-3 mm in diameter
He didn't wash the carrot or apples or it was contaminated
e coli is usually harmless and causes brief diarrhea, but which strain of E coli causes severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
E. coli O157:H7
name all of the general food safety tips
washing your hands often and properly
cooking food to a safe internal temperature
washing raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating