Pathogens
Pathogen can be defined as...
Very small living microbes that cause disease
Cold water - Quickly
Two methods of contaminant transmission
Direct and indirect
Where did Ms. Wilson grow up?
Vancouver, BC
Often harmless to humans but can be very dangerous. One of the most frequent causes of food borne illness
Bacteria
When should you run in the kitchen
NEVER
What type of contamination includes items such as cleaning agents, pesticides and dissolved metals.
Chemical
What is Ms. Wilsons system for leaving to go to the bathroom
Bathroom Chicken!
Frequently cause illness. Can be found in contaminated food but will not grow in food.
Viruses
Never do this to a grease fire
Put water on it
What type of contamination includes broken glass, wood splinters,toothpicks, hair, bandages, insectparts or droppings, metalparticles/can shavings
Physical
What is the emotional support turtles name?
Alfie
One-celled pathogen can use food to transmit (eg. In water = Beaver Fever)
Protozoa
Cuts • Burns •Electrical shock • Poisonings •Choking • Slips and Falls • Fires
The cycle of contaminants transmission
The food, the handler, the environment
What is one of Ms. Wilsons biggest teaching pet peeve
"wHaT aRe wE dOinG???"
Moulds/yeast; can be harmful. Can produce toxins that spread throughout the food.
Fungi
How should you put out a grease fire
- Turn off the heat and smother with a lid
- Dump on baking soda
Use a fire extinguisher if necessary
What type of contamination includes infected workers, contaminated work surfaces, cross-contamination, improperly washed dishes or surfaces and contaminated water used in food preparation and dishwashing.
Biological
What are three of Ms. Wilsons favourite interests/hobbies
Will accept 3 of the following: skiing, hiking, camping, being outside, arts and crafts, sewing, crocheting, collage, thrifting, reading, watching tv and movies, cooking/eating, sleeping, animals, teaching, spending time with family and friends, the environment