Contaminants
What are the 3 different types of contaminants?
Biological, Chemical, Physical
What grow well between temperatures 41 f to 135 f (5C to 57 C)
What is: foodborne pathogens/illnesses
Eggs and peanuts are dangerous for people with what condition?
What is: food allergies
What must food handlers do after touching their hair, face, or body?
wash their hands
What is the last step in washing dishes?
air dry
What kind of contaminant is copper?
Chemical
Which pathogen is primarily found chicken and dairy based products?
Salmonella
Do most people know if they are allergic to something?
YES
What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restrooms?
What is: take off their apron
What items are required at a handwashing station?
trash can, potable water, soap, disposable cloth for drying, and signage
What are the two things that we can control that pathogens need in order to grow?
time and temperature
While commonly linked to contaminated ground beef, what pathogen has also been linked with contaminated produce?
What is: E. coli
Itching and tightening of the throat that can require an epi-pen are symptoms of what type of allergic reaction?
What is: anaphylaxis
What piece of jewelry can be worn by a food handler?
What is: a plain band ring
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
cleaning only takes away the visible dirt/grime/particles and sanitizing reduces the number of pathogens
What kind of contaminant is fish bones?
Physical
Parasites are commonly associated with what two types of food?
Seafood and Wild Game
How many BIG allergens are there?
8
When should hand antiseptics be used?
What is: after washing hands
What is the most common sanitizer?
bleach
Fungi is considered what kind of contaminant?
Biological
What type of foodborne illness causes neurological symptoms?
Toxin
What is the requirement pertaining to allergens for food service?
Point out the inclusion of any of the BIG 8 on the labels, menus, etc.
When should food handlers wash their hands?
Before doing anything in the kitchen
How long should the entire hand washing process take? (at minimum)
20 seconds