A disease transmitted to people through food
What is foodborne illness?
Its definition is: A harmful microorganism
What is a pathogen?
The type of contaminant described as common objects that get into food
What is physical?
Before preparing food, working with clean equipment/utensils or putting on single use gloves, food handlers should perform this action
What is wash their hands?
Remove this item when leaving the prep area.
What is an apron?
Food Contamination
What is the acronym for the FDA defense tool for groups that may attempt to contaminate food on purpose?
This type of biological contaminant is found in seafood, produce and contaminated water. It needs a host in order to grow.
What is a parasite?
Failure to spot the signs of these unwanted guests can cause contamination
What are pests?
Cleaners, health and beauty products and specific types of kitchenware and equipment are this type of contaminant
What is chemical?
For a food handler, these items should not be long, false or polished.
What are fingernails?
These pathogens can be transferred to food easily and can make a person severely sick from small doses.
What are the "Big Six" pathogens?
The Best Things In Life Are Free
What is one of the 8 costs of foodborne illness to a food service business?
When a food has stayed too long at temperatures good for pathogen growth
Time-Temperature Abuse
This can range from 30 minutes to six weeks
What is onset time? (or the time it takes to start showing symptoms)
The number of common food allergens that account for 90 percent of all reactions in the United States
What is 9?
The minimum amount of time it should take to wash hands properly
What is 20 seconds?
This type of glove should be used when handling ready to eat food that will not be cooked later.
What is single use?
It's a risk!
These three people have a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness
When pathogens are transferred from one surface or food to another
What is cross-contamination?
The temperature danger zone
What is between 41 degrees F and 135 degrees F?
The transfer of a food allergens from one object, surface, or food to another is called this
What is cross-contact?
What is a hand antiseptic (or sanitizer)?
This pathogen does not grow in food and can be transferred from person to person, people to food or people to food contact surfaces.
What is a virus?
I'm In Control!
TCS foods are those that require time and temperature control to limit pathogen growth. Give three examples.
This type of food can be eaten without further prep, washing or cooking
What is ready-to-eat?
This microorganism may produce a smell or taste of
alcohol as it spoils food.
What is yeast?
When someone experiences only digestive discomfort when eating a specific food, it is known as this
What is a food intolerance?
This item could be worn to cover the hair on the head or facial hair.
What is a restraint? (or hair net)
This certification requires completing a course, passing an exam and the CDC says it reduces the risk of foodborne illness in a food service operation.
What is (Certified) Food Protection Manager?
A Bad Condition
What are the six conditions that affect the growth of foodborne bacteria? (FAT TOM)