Foodborne Illnesses
This type of bacteria is commonly associated with undercooked chicken and raw eggs
What is Salmonella?
The range from 41°F to 135°F where bacteria grow rapidly
What is the danger zone?
You must wash your hands for this many seconds to properly remove germs
What is 20 seconds?
The third sink compartment in a 3-compartment sink is used for this purpose.
What is sanitizing?
This cutting board color is typically used for raw chicken.
What is yellow?
Foods must be stored at least this many inches off the floor.
What is 6 inches?
This foodborne illness is often linked to deli meats and can cause severe complications for pregnant women.
What is Listeria?
The minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry, including chicken and turkey
What is 165°F?
Jewelry that food handlers are allowed to wear while working
What is a plain band ring?
Before washing, surfaces must be cleaned of visible debris in this step.
What is pre-scraping?
Foods containing one or more of these eight items must be labeled for safety.
What are allergens?
This storage method ensures older stock is used before newer stock.
What is FIFO (First In, First Out)?
This illness, often caused by contaminated water or food, is the most common cause of "stomach flu."
What is Norovirus?
Food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within this time frame.
What is 2 hours?
This type of clothing item is required to keep hair out of food
What is a hair restraint?
This sanitizer concentration is measured in parts per million (ppm).
What is the chemical sanitizer solution?
Common allergen found in bread, pasta, and baked goods.
What is wheat?
The proper temperature range for refrigerators storing TCS foods.
What is 32°F to 41°F?
Caused by improperly canned foods, this illness can lead to paralysis or even death.
What is Botulism?
The holding temperature for hot foods to keep them safe
What is 135°F or above?
Food handlers must avoid these when they have symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.
What is coming to work?
These two test methods ensure the sanitizer is effective
What are pH test strips or sanitizer test kits?
Using separate utensils for raw and cooked food prevents this.
What is cross-contamination?
Raw meat must always be stored below these foods to prevent contamination.
What are ready-to-eat foods?
Known as “hamburger disease,” this illness is associated with undercooked ground beef
What is E. coli?
This device ensures foods reach safe internal cooking temperatures
What is a food thermometer?
This is the main reason why bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food is not allowed.
What is to prevent contamination?
Cleaning tools must be stored in this type of area to avoid contamination.
What is a designated storage area?
When cleaning up after handling allergens, this type of cleaning solution is most effective.
What is hot, soapy water followed by sanitizer?
Dry storage areas must maintain this level of humidity.
What is 50-60%?