Microorganisms
Bacteria
Food Safety Guidelines
Food Storage
Mixed Bag
100

Appears fuzzy, and is often blue.

What is mold?

100

This is a food borne illness cause by excessive pathogens, and my symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pains.  

What is food poisoning?

100

You should do this before and after handling food, trash, or touching other surfaces.

What is wash your hands?

100

These foods have the shortest shelf life, and need to be eaten within 3-4 days.  They should be stored below 40 degrees F.

What are perishables? 

100

This could come from having a mixed bag of foods.

What is cross contamination? 

200

Used in making bread, but can also cause food to spoil.

What are yeasts?

200

I have four conditions for growth: food, moisture, time, and __________

What is warmth?

200

This process doesn't kill bacteria, but does slow their growth greatly.

What is freezing?

200

This occurs when all food is stored in the proper location.

What is organization?

200

This is found in many animals digestive tracts, and causes illness in excessive amounts.  It is often found in undercooked ground beef, and on leafy greens.

What is E. Coli?

300

Used to make yogurt and cheese, but is also a major cause of food borne illness.

What is bacteria?

300

This causes bacteria to travel from one item of food to an unrelated item of food.

What is cross contamination? 

300

These items may be color coded depending on use, and should not be reused without washing, to prevent cross contamination.  

What are cutting boards?

300

Foods that may be stored in a cupboard, typically dry or canned.  

What are non-perishables?

300

This is a prime breeding ground for bacteria, and is often found hanging on the sink or the front of the oven.  

What are kitchen rags?

400

One advantage this has is creating blue cheese.

What is mold?

400

This is commonly spread by poultry or fish.  Its name also sounds like a fish!

What is Salmonella?

400

This should not come into contact with cooked food.

What is raw food?

400

This is the length of time that food remains safe and fit to eat. 

What is the shelf life?

400

These should never be allowed around food preparation, as cute as they may be.  

What are pets?

500

This is found naturally in the air, and can change flavors and textures of food?

What is yeast?

500

I am the singular form of bacteria.

What is bacterium?

500

All kitchen surfaces should undergo this process regularly. 

What is disinfecting?

500

This is when food should be used by, to prevent spoilage.  

What is the expiration date? 

500

This Disney movie portrays good kitchen hygiene, as far as rats are concerned.

What is Ratatouille?

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