Pathogens basics
What is a pathogen?
A germ that makes you sick
What does the “Big Six” refer to
six harmful pathogens that cause foodborn illnesses
Which pathogen is found in raw poultry?
salmonella
What is the most common way Norovirus spreads?
dirty hands
What do pathogens cause?
food-borne illness
Name one of the Big Six pathogens.
Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Salmonella (Nontyphoidal), and Salmonella Typhi
Which pathogen is found in undercooked ground beef?
e.coli
What is one thing viruses invade to make you sick?
human cells
What is one thing bacteria need to grow?
moisture
Which pathogen is linked to shellfish from dirty water?
norovirus or hepititis A
What is one way to stop bacteria from growing?
keep food at correct temp.
What are 3 symptoms of a foodborne illness?
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Which pathogen is linked to feces-contaminated food?
shigella
What is the first step to keeping pathogens off your hands?
washing hands
What is one way pathogens get into food?
cross-contamination
Which pathogen is spread most by dirty hands?
norovirus
What is one way cross-contamination happens?
touching things and not washing your hands or cleanung up properly