Bacteria Basics
Salmonella Typhimurium is a type of this microorganism
What is bacteria?
The illness caused by Salmonella Typhimurium is called this
What is salmonellosis?
This common kitchen mistake spreads Salmonella between foods
What is cross-contamination?
This simple kitchen practice helps prevent Salmonella infections
What is handwashing ?
Salmonella enters the body through this part of the digestive system
What is a mouth ?
Salmonella was named after this scientist
Who is Dr. Daniel Salmon?
This symptom, involving frequent loose stools, is common in salmonellosis.
What is diarrhea?
The U.S. agency responsible for monitoring Salmonella outbreaks is this
What is CDC ?
This cooking temperature (in °C) ensures poultry is safe from Salmonella.
above 74oC
After ingestion, Salmonella travels to the this organ to cause infection.
What is the intestines ?
This is the optimal temperature (in °C) where Salmonella thrives.
37oC
Salmonella symptoms typically last between this number of days.
What is 4 to 7 days?
Salmonellosis can be prevented by separating raw meat from this
What are ready-to-eat foods?
Food should be refrigerated below this temperature (in °C) to slow Salmonella growth.
below 5oC
Salmonella can cause an infection in the this layer of the intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea.
what is the mucosal lining ?
Salmonella is commonly found in raw or undercooked this.
What is poultry?
People with weakened these are at higher risk of severe Salmonella infections.
What are immune systems?
The government requires this labeling on unpasteurized juices due to Salmonella risk.
What is a warning label?
This food processing method kills Salmonella in dairy and juices.
What is pasteurization ?
Salmonella can be introduced and infect the food in any of the steps of this process
What is Farm-to-Table continuum ?
This is the incubation period of Salmonellosis
12-72 hours after eating
These are 5 main symptoms of Salmonellosis
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Large-scale Salmonella outbreaks often result in this action to remove contaminated products.
What is a recall?
Restaurants and food factories use this chemical process to eliminate Salmonella from surfaces.
What is sanitization ?
In severe cases, Salmonella infection can lead to this long-term effect on the digestive system.
What is dehydration ?