MEET THE PATHOGEN
There are over 30 strains of Staphylococcus bacteria what is the most common.
Staphylococcus aureus
Staph food poisoning usually happens when food is left at this temperature range.
40-140°F
symptom start in this time frame.
30 minutes to 8 hours
Staph commonly contaminates these creamy baked goods.
cream‑filled pastries
On the farm, Staph can spread from these animals’ skin or udders.
Cows
When it contaminates food it's called?
Staph food poising
In 2015, 77 people got sick from a church potluck in this state. hint it has an O at the start.
Ohio
What is a common symptom of food poising involving emptying your stomach.
vomiting or diarrhea
These three types of salads are high‑risk: egg, tuna, and this one.
Potato
During processing, Staph spreads when workers don’t do this before handling food.
Wash their hands
Staph bacteria are shaped like these.
circles, spheres, grapes anything ball like
What caused the outbreak was this food.
potato salad
What is a Symptom not common with staph food posing.
fever
Staph often spreads from this part of the body when people prepare food.
The nose
During transportation, Staph grows when food is not kept at this temperature.
refrigerator or below 40°F
As it grows it clumps up and it looks like this fruit.
Grapes
Staph food poisoning is caused by this, not the bacteria itself.
Toxins
how long does it last.
1-3 days
High‑protein foods like meat and this very, very common dairy product are common sources.
milk
At retail stores, Staph spreads when foods sit out too long in these areas.
deli counters or buffets
This is what Staph needs to thrive: warmth, moisture, protein, and this final factor.
Time
Staph outbreaks often happen when food is handled by people with these on their hands.
Infected open wounds
Staph can also cause these painful skin infections.
boils or abscesses
Staph can survive on these surfaces, making cross‑contamination easy.
Kitchen surfaces
At home, Staph grows when leftovers are not put in the fridge within how long.
2 hours