Foodborne Illness
What is illness caused by contaminated food?
Foodborne illness
What type of contamination comes from bacteria or viruses?
Biological contamination
What does the âTâ in FAT TOM stand for?
Temperature or Time
What should you do before handling food?
Wash hands
Who inspects meat, poultry, and eggs in the U.S.?
USDA
Which group is NOT high risk for foodborne illness?
Healthy teenagers/adults
Metal shavings are what type of contaminant?
Physical contamination
What does TCS stand for?
Time Control Sensative
What jewelry is allowed in the kitchen?
Plain band ring
Which agency investigates disease outbreaks?
CDC
The temperature range where bacteria grow quickly is called what?
Danger Zone
What is the transfer of bacteria from one surface to another called?
Cross-contamination
Name a TCS food
meat/poultry/fish, dairy, eggs, cooked rice/beans, cut melons/tomatoes/leafy greens, baked potatoes, tofu, sprouts, and garlic-in-oil mixtures
Why are long nails not allowed in the kitchen?
They can trap bacteria/contaminate food
What does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
Which pathogen is linked to improperly canned foods?
Botulism
A naturally occurring protein that causes allergic reactions is called what?
Allergen
Name two conditions bacteria need to grow.
Any two: Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture
Why should hoodies not be worn in the kitchen?
Loose clothing can catch fire or contaminate food
What is considered an outbreak?
Two or more people becoming ill from the same food
Which virus is commonly linked to ready-to-eat foods and poor handwashing?
Norovirus
Touching wounds and then food causes what type of contamination?
Biological contamination / cross-contamination
Explain why time and temperature control is critical for TCS foods.
It prevents bacterial growth.
Describe one way food handlers prevent Hepatitis A.
Proper handwashing, vaccination, excluding sick workers, etc.
Name one high-risk population for foodborne illness.
Elderly, infants, pregnant women, immunocompromised people