Vocabulary
illness carried or transmitted to people by food
What is foodborne illness?
young children, elderly people, people with compromised immune systems
What are High Risk populations for foodborne illnesses?
must be 2 or more people
What is foodborne illness outbreak?
list medical conditions listed as compromised immune systems
What is cancer, chemotherapy, HIV/Aids, transplant patients?
Presence of harmful substances in food. Some food safety hazards occur naturally, while others are introduced by humans or the environment.
What is contamination?
Time and temperature control for safety
What is TCS food?
cleaners, sanitizers
What is Chemical contaminant?
Any food that can be eaten without further preparation, washing, or cooking
What is ready-to-eat food?
Loss of customers and sales
What is Cost of Foodborne illnesses?
Something tangible-hair, bone, eyelash, dirt
What is physical contaminent?
the transfer of pathogens from one surface of food to another.
What is cross contamination?
lost over a year of revenue but survived a listeria outbreak
What is Bluebell?
food stays too long at temperature good for the growth of pathogens
What is time-temperature abuse?
Food that requires time and temperature control to limit the growth of pathogens.
What is TCS food?
Someone who isn't regulated by USDA or FDA
What is unapproved supplier?
of the 3 types of contaminates, what type poses the greatest danger?
What is biological?