Foodborne Illnesses
Who is most at risk for foodborne illnesses?
Seniors, chronically ill, children and pregnant women?
How long does proper handwashing take?
At least twenty (20) seconds
What food items should you reject?
Home canned, damaged or is not the correct temperature
When should you discard canned goods?
Dents on side seam, leaks, bulged canned or puffed, cans that can't be stacked or ends that give
What foods can you NOT freeze?
Foods in a can or eggs in a shell
What are symptoms of food poisioning?
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Fever, Headache, Diarrhea, Vomiting
What is the MOST effective way to NOT contaminate foods?
Handwashing
When receiving food, what foods should be taken care of first?
Perishable foods (refrigerator and freezer)
Finish the following sentence...
"When in doubt..."
"Throw it out"
What is the proper temperature range for a refrigerator?
33ºF and 40°F
What are some ways to prevent foodborne illnesses and keep food safe?
Practice good hygiene, control time and temperature of food, prevent cross contamination, and proper cleaning and sanitizing
When should you NOT volunteer or work?
If you have vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), and/or sore throat with fever
How long can perishable foods be left at room temperature?
What are some signs of spoiled meat?
Bad odor, sticky or slimy
What are common TCS foods?
Milk, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, eggs
What is a chemical hazard?
Cleaners and sanitizers
What things should you NEVER do around food or in food handling or food storage areas?
Eat, drink, smoke, chew gum in food handling or food storage areas.
When transporting food in a vehicle what should you make sure of?
Vehicle is clean and no chemicals near food
When can you discard produce?
Mold, decay, bad odors, signs of insects and/or severe bruising
What is the danger zone for storing perishable foods?
41ºF to 140ºF
How can food become unsafe?
Biological Hazards, Physical Hazards and Environmental Hazards
How can you maintain proper hygiene in the workplace to prevent foodborne illnesses?
Bathe or shower daily, wear clean clothes, wash hands often and keep personal belongings away from food.
When transporting food in a vehicle what is something that can help prevent food from spoiling?
Coolers or thermal blankets
Who provides the product dates?
The manufacturer
What does TCS stand for?
Time and temperature control for safety