Soil, water, and the bodies of plants and animals.
Where does bacteria live?
100
An organism that lives off another organism, usually called a host.
What is a parasite?
100
Yes.
Can protozoa cause foodborne illness?
100
It is a substance that plants produce to defend themselves against insects, birds, and animals.
What is a natural toxin?
200
Yes, it can produce desired effects.
Can bacteria be added to food intentionally?
200
Trichinosis.
What type of diseases can the parasite called Trichinella cause?
200
A Virus.
What is a disease causing agent that is the smallest life-form?
200
Wild berries and mushrooms.
Usually the natural toxins in plants are harmful to humans but some are. What two things should you be careful of eating because of their natural toxins?
300
Bacteria
What is one factor that causes food to spoil?
300
Protozoa, virus and fungi.
What are three categories of parasites?
300
No, you should discard the whole food.
If mold is on soft foods or liquids, can you just remove the mold and eat the rest of the food that was untouched?
300
They are used as pesticides and food additives.
What are good chemicals added to food for?
400
Harmful Bacteria
What is food borne illness mostly caused by in the United States?
400
Stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, chills, fever, and a headache usually appearing 8 to 72 hours after eating.
What are Salmonella symptoms?
400
Mold and Yeast.
What are two types of fungi?
500
It irritates the lining of the intestines.
How does some bacteria cause sickness?
500
Trichinella.
What is a parasite sometimes found in raw or uncooked pork?
500
Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
What are two protozoa that are found in water polluted by animal or human feces?
500
Scombroid toxin.
When fish such as tuna and blue marlin begin to spoil they produce a natural toxin, what is it called?