Overview
Who does the safety of the food rest?
You
What are the 3 causes of food contamination?
Physical
Biological
Chemical
What pathogen might be found in improperly canned low-acid food?
Clostridium perfringens
What does F in FATTOM stand for?
Food
What temperatures are the danger zone
4*C - 60*C or 40*F - 140*F
Can bacteria move on there own?
No
How many Canadians suffer food born illnesses each year?
4 Million
List 5 Improper Food Handling practices
Improper Cooling
Advance Preparation
Infected Food Handlers
Improper Reheating
Improper Hot-holding
Contaminated Raw Food or Ingredient
Unsafe Sources
Use of Leftovers
Cross-Contamination
Inadequate Cooking
What is the incubation period for Hepatitis A*?
15-50 Days
What does M in FATTOM stand for?
Moisture
Why is the Danger Zone dangerous?
Bacteria multiple rapidly
Describe Cross-Contamination
Occurs when there is an intermediate step between the course of contamination and the food
Who in the Yukon regulated food safety services?
Yukon Public Health Act
List 5 of the top 10 Allergies
Eggs
Milk
Mustard
Peanuts
Seafood
Sesame
Soy
Sulphites
Tree nuts
Wheat
What are microbes called that can cause illness or even death?
Pathogens
What does O in FATTOM stand for?
Oxygen
A bacterium that creates a protective hard coating is?
Spores
Describe Direct Transmission
Microbes transfer directly from the source of contamination of food
List 3 things to keep in mind when dealing with a food safe complaint?
Record as much info as possible
Encourage customer to contact health authority
Contact local health authority yourself
Recommend they contact health care professional if still sick
List an example for each cause of contamination
Answers may very
What pathogen(s) are commonly found in Raw or Unpasteurized milk?
Campylobacter jejuni, listeria monocytogen, shigella, yersina
How fast does bacteria double?
What is the difference between food intoxication and food infection?
Food intoxication - bacteria grows in food produce a waste product called a toxin. Food is eaten - toxins are immediately in the body - causing rapid reaction
Food infection - food contains living pathogens that grow in the human intestinal track - reaction will be slower.
What is the Cyle of Transmission of Contaminates?
Food Handler - Environment - Food