TCS Foods
Why do we need TCS?
For food safety and preventing pathogens.
What food-borne illness gives yellowing to the skin and eyes?
Jaundice.
Name a government food safety agency.
USDA, FDA, or CDC.
What contamination would a fingernail in food be considered?
Physical Contamination.
What should you wear on your head in the kitchen?
A Hair Net.
What does TCS stand for?
Temperature/Time Controlled Safety.
Which populations are at high risk for getting food-borne illnesses?
Young Children, Elderly, Pregnant, and Weakened Immune Systems.
Who inspects food that crosses state lines?
FDA.
What type of contamination would it be if a chef accidentally spilled a drop from a clorox wipe onto a plate with food?
Chemical Contamination.
Your apron should be ____ when taken out?
Clean.
What are the TCS foods?
Meat, Eggs, Fruits, and Fish.
Which symptoms would get you excluded from the kitchen?
Vomiting, Diarrhea, Jaundice.
Which agency suspects food processing?
USDA.
Acidity of a 4.6 pH to 7.0 pH is suitable for what to grow?
Bacteria.
Name the main thing you are expected to wear in the kitchen.
An Apron.
The Temperature Danger Zone is.
41 Degrees (F) - 135 Degrees (F).
What is something that can cause all 5 big food-borne illnesses?
Feces.
Which Agency handles disease outbreaks?
CDC.
What contamination could an oyster that was bought from a non-approved source possibly contain?
Biological Contamination.
What type of shoes are appropriate to wear in the kitchen?
Closed toed, Slip-Resistant shoes.
Pathogens grow better in these temperatures.
70 Degrees (F) - 125 Degrees (F).
What are the big 5 food borne illnesses?
Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, and E. Coli.
What does the USDA stand for
United States Department of Agriculture.
What does A.L.E.R.T. stand for?
Assure, Look, Employees, Reports, Threats.
What is the required length that it is needed to wear a beard guard?
ΒΌ inches.