Foodborne Illness
What is foodborne illness?
Disease that comes from food that is contaminated with harmful pathogens:
Bacteria
Viruses
Molds
What is the Danger Zone temperature range?
40-140°F
You never put what on a grease fire?
Water
Name the 4 safe food handling principles.
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
Name 2 symptoms of foodborne illness.
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach Pain and Cramps
Fever
Fatigue and Weakness
Headache
What foodborne illness is undercooked poultry & eggs the main source?
Salmonella
What is the holding temperature for cold food?
40°F or below
Name 2 ways to prevent burns.
Don’t wear loose fitting clothes
Do NOT put metal in microwave!
Tilt covers away from you
Turn pan handles toward the center
Keep flammable materials away
Stand to the side of the oven
Use a potholder/oven mitt
You should refrigerate food within how many hours?
2 hours
If the power is out, how long will a full freezer keep food safe for?
Freezer: 48 hours
Undercooked meat is the main source of this foodborne illness.
E.coli
What temperature should poultry be cooked to?
165°F
Name 2 ways to prevent falls.
Clean up spills
Do not walk on a wet floor
Spray cooking spray over the sink or trash
Wear slip-resistant, closed-toe shoes
Use a stepstool
Close drawers and doors
What are 3 ways to safely thaw food?
Cold water, Microwave, Refrigerator
If the power is out, how long will a full fridge keep food safe for?
4 hours
Home canned foods are a main source of this foodborne illness.
Clostridium Botulinum (Botulism)
What temperature should steaks and chops be cooked to?
145°F
Name 2 ways to prevent cuts.
Always use a cutting board
Use knuckles as a guide
Know where your fingers & blade are!
Keep knives sharp
Wash knives separately
Don’t soak
Sweep broken glass with a broom
Use knives only for cutting
Name the 4 populations who are more at risk for foodborne illness.
Pregnant women and their unborn children
Infants and young children
Older adults
Those with cancer, or other diseases that compromise the immune system
How many Americans each year get a foodborne illness?
48 million or 1 in 6
Name 2 foods that pose a higher risk of causing foodborne illness.
Unpasteurized milk & cheese
Raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood
Raw sprouts
What temperature should egg dishes be cooked to?
160°F
If you have a cooking fire, list 2 steps you should take.
Turn heat off immediately & safely
Smother pan with the lid or use baking soda
Name the 3 hazards that contaminate food.
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Name this hazard.
Health Hazard