Common Causes
What do we call it when germs move from one food to another?
Cross contamination
What raw food can leak germs onto other foods?
Raw chicken juice
What can cross contamination spread?
Germs
What should you do before handling food?
Wash hands
Why do we follow food safety rules?
To keep food safe
What spreads germs if you don’t do it after touching raw meat?
Washing hands
What spreads germs when used for both raw and cooked food?
Utensils
What illness can contaminated food cause?
Food poisoning
What foods should be kept apart?
Raw and cooked foods
What rule helps stop raw food from touching other food?
Keep raw food separate
What tool can spread germs if used for raw meat and vegetables?
The same cutting board
What everyday item spreads germs when touched before cooking?
A phone
What happens when someone eats contaminated food?
They get sick
What should you do to surfaces after raw food touches them?
Clean and sanitize
What rule is about keeping food hot or cold?
Temperature control
What fridge mistake lets raw meat juices drip onto food?
Storing raw meat above cooked food
What spreads germs when not changed between tasks?
Gloves
What bacteria is commonly spread by cross contamination?
Salmonella
What kills bacteria while cooking?
Proper cooking temperature
What should you follow on food packages?
Safety labels and instructions
What spreads germs after coughing or sneezing near food?
Touching food without washing hands
What spreads germs when reused while dirty?
A cleaning cloth
Who is more likely to get very sick from contaminated food?
Children, older adults, or people with weak immune systems
Where should raw meat be stored in the fridge?
On the bottom shelf in a sealed container
What can happen if food safety rules are ignored?
Cross contamination and illness