FDA
Bacteria
Vocabulary
100
This is a federal government agency that is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety of the food we eat, drugs we take, and etc.
What is the FDA
100
Single cell, in which independently-replicates microorganisms with pathogenic properties that lack a membrane and other organelles.
What is a Bacteria?
100
This is the process by which bacteria as well as other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one object to another.
What is cross-contamination?
200
What does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
200
Which bacterium is well known for developing many cases of diarrheal illness in the US, can be passed through from direct contact with stool, and with poor hygiene can be known to be passed on from person to person by food?
What is Shigella?
200
What is the illness that is commonly caused by eating or drinking food that contains toxins and disease causing bacteria
What is food-borne illness?
300
What are the five steps of hand-washing?
1st - Wet your hands with clean water and soap
2nd - Rub your hands together
3rd - Continue rubbing your hands for 15 - 20 seconds
4th - Rinse your hands
5th - Dry your hands with a dry paper towel
300
What bacterium is known to be found in the intestines of humans and animals, although some strains can cause sever food poisoning?
What is E.Coli?
300
This term describes the many cases of any particular disease than expected in a particular area or among a specialized group of people over a period of time
What is an outbreak?
400
A poison that is produced by microorganisms, carried by fish, or released by plants.
What is toxins?
400
What species of bacteria is commonly carried in cattle, pigs, deer , and birds and can be acquired by eating under-cooked or raw pork infested products and other contaminated foods?
What is Yersinia enterocolitica?
400
This is a various poisonous substance that is produced by bacteria and viruses.
What are Toxins?
500
What year did the FDA start in?
1906
500
The following Image is an image of the bacterium ____________.
What is salmonella?
500
What term from Unit 3 describes the following examples:
*Preservatives
*Sweetener
*Flavoring
What are food-additives?