Food safety
A disease frequently transmitted by contaminated drinking water and everything that it touches thereafter.
What is a foodborne illness?
Personal cleanliness, clothing and health represents _____________.
What is personal hygiene?
A food that is time/temperature controlled for safety is called _______. Give 3 examples.
What is a TCS food? meat products, eggs, fish/shellfish, dairy, cooked vegetables, protein-rich plants, etc.
The spread of a pathogen from one surface or food to another.
What is cross-contamination?
These are two hazards of poor hygiene practices.
What is food poisoning and foodborne illnesses?
The categories of people at high risk of foodborne illnesses are ____________ (State any 2).
What are the elderly, children, pregnant women, and sick people?
This should be done before handling food at all times.
What is hand washing?
A microorganism that can cause illness.
What is a pathogen?
The pH level in which bacteria thrives.
What is the acidity/alkalinity? (pH 4.6 or higher)
Viruses cannot grow in food but food serves as a ______ for the viruses.
What is 'transport'?
This is the mnemonic for the conditions needed for bacteria to thrive: Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture.
What is FAT TOM?
Food service workers should wear these when handling ready-to-eat foods.
What are gloves?
Foods that need no further preparation.
What is ready-to-eat foods?
The spread of an allergen from one surface or food to another.
What is cross-contact?
A foodborne virus where carriers can pass on the virus without knowing it, through poor personal hygiene and handling.
What is Hepatitis A or E?
This represents the pathogens that can contaminate food.
What are bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi?
Employees should stay home and not report to work in the kitchen if they are experiencing _______.
What is a sickness?
The body's negative reaction to a protein food.
What is an allergy or allergic reaction?
The Temperature Danger Zone of food.
What is 40°F - 140°F? (4.4°C - 60°C)
The correct name for the pork tapeworm who's infection does not necessarily have symptoms .
What is Taenia Solium?
The three types of contamination or contaminants are ____, _____, and _____.
What are Biological, Physical And Chemical?
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 10 seconds, rinse, dry hands represent.
What is a hand washing procedure?
This occurs when juices from raw meats or germs from unclean surfaces touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
What is cross-contamination?
Food that remains in the Temperature Danger Zone is considered to be ____.
What is Time and Temperature Abused?
One personal hygiene practice that can help to prevent hygiene risks.
What is regular washing of hands?