General Facts
How many people contract food-borne illness every year in Canada?
11-13 million
What are some common symptoms of FBI?
Nausea, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea
Does storing food in a freezer kill bacteria growth?
True or False
False
Can I eat a burger medium rare? Why?
no because microorganisms are present inside the meat due to grinding
What is the best way to cool food?
Transfer hot cooked foods to shallow pans
What does FBI stand for?
Food borne illness
List 4 ways bacteria thrive
time, temperature, moisture, food
What is the safe temperature to cook poultry?
180*F
What are 3 safe ways to defrost foods?
cold running water, in the fridge, microwave
Why is it important to wear clean clothes in the kitchen?
to prevent food borne illness from spreading
How many people die each year from FBI?
30
List the 4 ways to control Food borne illness
sanitize, separate, cook, chill
What is the internal temperature that kills most bacteria?
165*F
What is bacteria.
it is a type of microorganism
Why should we not thaw food at room temperature?
It can fall into the danger zone and bacteria can multiply
What are some chronic health problems caused by food borne illness?
arthritis, kidney failure,
Name 5 types of microorganisms
viruses, moulds, yeasts, bacteria, parasites
What is the temperature range for the danger zone in *F
40*F-140*F
What are the 3 ways cross-contamination occurs?
people to food, equipment to food, people to food
What are the percentages for each factor that contributes to foodborne illness?
Time: 75%, Cross-contamination: 20%, Hygiene, Food Sourcing, Cleaning, and Sanitizing: 5%
What is the goal of any food service establishment?
To produce safe and high quality food for human consumption
What is food borne illness?
a disease acquired by drinking contaminated food or water
What is the definition of the danger zone?
temperature range that allows bacteria to grow most rapidly
What does cross-contamination mean?
the spread of harmful microorganisms that are ready to eat
List the 5 types of microorganisms
viruses, yeasts, molds, bacteria, parasites