Foodborne Illness
a disease transmitted by food
Foodborne illness
What occurs when an allergen food touches another food or utensil and the proteins mix
cross-contact
Microorganisms need this to grow
food
Hazard
What does TCS stand for?
Time & temperature control for safety
What groups of people are at a higher risk for FBI?
Elderly people, young children, pregnant women, those with a compromised immune system
When serving guests with food allergies, what are some things you can do to ensure there is not cross-contact?
check recipes, keep allergens separate, use separate gloves, utensils and cooking equipment, wash hands, sanitize work surfaces
pH level that microorganisms prefer
neutral to slightly acidic
Food is unsafe to eat if it has been _______.
contaminated
What does RTE stand for?
Ready to eat food
How many Americans are affected by FBI each year
48 million
What is a food allergen?
proteins causing allergic reactions
microorganisms grow best in this temperature range
40°F to 140°F
what are the three categories of hazards?
biological, chemical, physical
Raw meats, seafood & poultry are examples of _____foods
TCS
Impact of FBI for the victim
loss of work, medical costs, long term disability & death
What is a food allergy?
negative reaction to food proteins
Microorganisms grow best this type of environment
moist or wet environments
bacteria, viruses & parasites are examples of which type of hazards?
biological
Fresh fruit is an example of ______ foods.
ready to eat
a foodborne illness outbreak occurs when..
2 or more people get sick that have eaten the same food from the same place
investigation is conducted
confirmed by lab analysis
crustaceans like shellfish, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, tree nuts & wheat
what does FATTOM stand for?
food
acidity
temperature
time
oxygen
moisture
Hair, bone particles and insects are examples of which type of hazards?
Physical
Why is it important for servers to wear gloves when serving RTE foods?
since RTE foods do not need washing or cooking, pathogens can be easily transferred