Botulism
Where does botulism occur most frequently?
Home canned foods that are low in acid
Name a symptom of ecoli
Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain
Nausea, vomiting
What is one of the symptoms of listeria?
Fever
Muscle Aches
Nausea
Diarrhea
What is one of the symptoms of Staphylococcus
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Dehydration Low blood pressure
What are 2 of the main sources Campylobacter comes from?
Contaminated drinking water
Swimming in contaminated water
Eating contaminated foods
What are 2 of the symptoms of botulism you get?
Difficulty swallowing
Dry Mouth
Facial Weakness
Blurred or double vision
Drooping eyelids
Trouble Breathing
Nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps
Paralysis
What is the most common way to get ecoli?
Contaminated food such as;
Ground beef, unpasteurized milk, or fresh produce
What is listeria bacteria found in?
Soil
Water
Animal Feces
What are the 2 ways to prevent Staphylococcus spread in food?
Washing your hands before touching any food
Make sure foods stay out of the danger zone
What are 2 symptoms of Campylobacter?
Dehydration
Lack of Appetite
Stomach cramps/pain
Does Botulism affect the taste and smell of the food?
Sometimes, other times it affects the smell
How do you prevent ecoli?
Wash your hands well
Don't cross-contaminate food
What foods can listeria be found in?
Raw vegetables
Contaminated animal meat
Unpasteurized milk
Certain processed foods- soft cheeses, hot dogs, deli meats
How is Staphylococcus spread?
Usually you have the bacteria in you for a while.
Spreads easily through cuts and wounds
Preparing food without washing your hands
How do you help prevent Campylobacter?
Cook food to the right temp
Keep foods seperated
Wash your hands
Drink pasteurized milk/treated water
What are 2 other foods you can get botulism from?
Foil wrapped potatoes
Store oils infused with garlic or herbs in the fridge
What is E. Coli short for?
Escherichia coli
Name 3 ways to help prevent listeria
Keep things clean
Scrub raw vegetables
Cook food thoroughly
What is one infection you can get from staphylococcus?
Boils
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
About how long does Campylobacter last?
2-5 days
What is a safe temperature to pressure cook canned foods at? (for 20-100 minutes)
250°F
121°C
How does ecoli spread?
Digesting or touching anything that has ecoli strains in it
What are foods for people who are at risk to be careful of?
Hot dogs/deli meats
Soft/Mexican style cheese
Meat Spreads
Refrigerated smoked seafood
What is a life-threatening infection that Staphylococcus causes? (not food related)
Toxic shock syndrome
Sepsis (when Staphylococcus gets into your bloodstream)
About how many illnesses does Campylobacter cause each year?
Around 1.3 million