Symptoms
True or False.
Is a sore throat a symptom of salmonella?
False
Name two ways to prevent salmonella.
Wash hands, avoid pasteurized foods, safely prepare/store food, sanitize utensils, don't cross-contaminate, stay away from those who have already contracted salmonella.
True or False.
Does the process of pasteurization kill the germs that cause salmonella?
True.
How long should you wash you hands before handling food?
20 seconds
How long do the symptoms last?
4-7 days.
True or False.
You can freeze salmonella to kill the bacteria.
False.
What species of salmonella causes the most infections?
A. Salmonella Enterica
B. Salmonella Bongori
Salmonella Enterica
How does salmonella move through the body?
The host's intenstines.
Name 5 symptoms of salmonella.
Diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, headache, blood in stool.
What is the temperature you must cook poultry to kill salmonella?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
What are the top two ways that salmonella is contracted?
Animals (meat and dairy products), water
How long is the incubation period of salmonella?
Effects occur after 6 hours to 6 days.
Why should you not thaw meat at high temperatures?
Because bacteria spreads faster at high temperatures.
Salmonella is not transmitted between infected humans.
False.
What is the process of pasteurizing foods?
Heating liquid foods to kill pathogens for safe consumption.
How does salmonella kill you?