Terms & Definitions
An illness that is caused by consuming unsafe food.
What is food poisoning.
One of the conditions that bacteria needs in order to multiply that relates to summer weather.
What is warmth.
What is 0 degrees and 4 degrees celcius.
A type of bacteria that is well-known for contaminating poultry and eggs.
What is salmonella.
Green choppings are used to cut.
What is vegetables and fruit.
Tiny organisms that are only visible under the microscope.
What is microorganisms.
One of the conditions that bacteria needs in order to multiply that can go up and down.
What is temperature.
The temperature range bacteria will multiply at.
What is 5 degrees and 60 degrees celcius.
A virus found in human fecal matter. In February 2015 dozens of people contracted this after eating frozen berries made in China but packaged in Australia.
What is Hepatitis A.
Chopping vegetables on a red chopping that has been used to dice meat is an example of this.
Cross-contamination
Self-care practices that can help you and the people around you prevent illnesses.
What is Personal Hygiene.
One of the conditions that bacteria needs in order to multiply that we often run out of in practical classes.
What is time.
The term used to describe temperatures between 5 and 60 degrees celsius.
What is the danger zone.
This bacteria is found in natural environments which is why we should wash fruits and vegetables before using them.
What is listeria monocytogens.
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Another name for a disease causing bacteria.
What is pathogen.
Some bacteria need this to multiply but not all of them.
What is oxygen.
Bacteria remain dormant at this temperature.
What is freezing point, around -18 degrees Celsius.
Bacillus Cereus affects this type of food.
What is cooked starches like rice, potatoes and pasta.
This food should be stored on a tray with sides in the refrigerator.
What is meat, fish and poultry.
The transfer of bacteria from one place to another.
What is cross-contamination.
What is oxygen, moisture and pH levels.
Food stored at 40 degrees Celsius needs to be eaten immediately or thrown out after this period of time.
What is two hours.
What is toxin.
Food should be cooked to this internal temperature.
What is 75 degrees Celsius.