Foodborne Illness
What is the term for illness caused by unsafe food?
What are tiny living things that can cause foodborne illness?
What is bacteria?
When should you wash your hands during food preparation?
What is before preparing food and after handling raw meat?
What is the temperature range called the "danger zone"?
What is 40°F to 140°F?
What is the proper refrigerator temperature for storing perishable foods?
What is between 32°F and 40°F?
Name two groups of people who are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
Who are infants, children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with certain health problems?
What is E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, C. botulinum, listeria, or staphylococcus?
What is cross-contamination?
What is the spread of harmful bacteria from raw foods to other foods?
Why should food not be left in the danger zone?
What is bacteria multiplies rapidly in this temperature range?
Name one way to store food in the freezer properly.
What is using airtight containers or freezer bags?
Describe a symptom of foodborne illness.
What is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or flu-like symptoms?
How do bacteria usually get into food?
What is from people, animals, objects, raw food, and air?
Describe how to wash your hands properly.
What is wetting hands with warm water, applying soap, and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds?
What is a safe method to thaw frozen food?
What is in the refrigerator, in cold water, or using a microwave?
What are some signs that food has spoiled?
What is unusual color, odor, texture, or flavor?
What is the main cause of most foodborne illnesses?
What are harmful bacteria?
How do bacteria multiply?
What is by dividing?
Why is it important to keep the kitchen clean?
What is to prevent the spread of germs and harmful bacteria?
What should you use to check the internal temperature of food?
What is a food thermometer?
What should you do with leftovers after a meal?
What is store them in the refrigerator or freezer right away?
What is one way to prevent foodborne illness when preparing food?
What is practicing cleanliness, such as washing hands?
What are some benefits of helpful bacteria?
What are used to make cheese, yogurt, and medicine?
What is to use separate cutting boards for raw meat and other foods?
Why is it important to serve hot food hot?
What is to keep it above 140°F to prevent bacterial growth?
What does the "first in, first out" rule mean for food storage?
What is to use older packages of food before newer ones?