What is a sickness caused by eating food that contains a harmful substance
100
sanitation
What is the prevention of illness through cleanliness and of food safety called?
100
Cross-Contamination
What occurs when harmful bacteria spread from one food to another?
100
Bacteria dies
What happens when foods are thoroughly cooked at high temperatures?
100
"first in, first out"
What is the term used to describe storing newly purchased food behind older food of the same kind reminding you to use older food first?
200
contaminants
What is a substance called that makes food unfit to eat
200
personal hygiene
What is the term used to describe keeping yourself clean to avoid transferring harmful bacteria when handling food.
200
raw meat, poultry, and seafood
What foods are noted bacteria carriers?
200
Room Temperature
At what temperature is food more likely to grow bacteria?
200
They oversee the safety of the nation's food supply?
What is the role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
300
through careless food handling during prep and serving
How does bacteria show up on food?
300
To prevent the spread of bacteria from the towels to hands, dishes, and cooking surfaces.
Why is it important to change dishtowels often?
300
clean plate
Where should cook food be put?
300
spores and toxins
What can survive when food is cooked to a high temperature?
300
(GRAS) Generally Recognized as Safe
What is the term the FDA uses to classify ingredients that have a long history of safe use.
400
Hands always come in close contact with food.
Why is keeping hands clean the most effective way to prevent the transfer of bacteria?
400
once a day
How often should garbage be taken out?
400
glassware
What should you hold by it's lower 3rd?
400
In a container in the refrigerator; in a watertight plastic bag submerged in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes; defrosting in the microwave; as a part of cooking by cooking it longer
What are safe ways to thaw food?
400
no additive
How many additives are permanently approved?
500
5,000 people annually
Ho wmany people die from complications caused by food poisioning
500
20 second scrub
What should be done before working in the kitchen?
500
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
What government agency states that microorganisms are easier to wash from plastic than from wood?
500
Bacteria grows quickly on foods left at room temperature?
Why should leftover foods be refrigerated promptly?
500
Irradiation
What is the process of exposing food to high-intensity energy waves to increase its shelf like and kill harmful microorganisms?