Safe Plates Module 1
Illness caused by the consumption of contaminated food.
What is a foodborne illness?
Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety
The symptoms of this food handler dictate that they cannot work in the food establishment
What is an excluded handler?
The presence of substances in food that can be harmful to humans
What is contamination?
The removal of dirt and food residue
What is cleaning?
Microoorganisms that cause disease
What are pathogens?
The temperature danger zone (TDZ)
What is 41 - 135 degrees Fahrenheit?
The symptoms of this food handler dictate that they can't work with or around food
What is a restricted food handler?
The frequency (number of hours) that you should change utensils for a food display, buffet, or self-serve area.
What is four (4) hours?
The reduction of the number of disease causing microorganisms on equipment and utensils to acceptable public health levels
What is sanitizing?
Allergens, pesticides, cleaners, sanitizers, and naturally occurring toxins in plants and shellfish.
What are chemical contaminants (hazards)?
Cooked beef, eggs, sliced melons, and raw chicken
What are TCS time/temperature controlled for safety foods?
What is a reinstated food handler?
The transfer of harmful substance from one food to another. Usually from raw food ---> cooked or ready to eat food.
What is cross-contamination?
Pre-flushing, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying?
What is the Five Step Process?
Toothpick, bone, bandage, metal, feather, and glass
What are physical contaminants (hazards)?
Dried pasta, dried beans, flour, baking powder, and salt
What are non-TCS foods?
Eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco products
What are prohibited behaviors for food handlers (unsafe/unclean/unhygienic)?
The minimum cooking temperature for fish, eggs, beef, and pork
What is 145 degrees farhenheit?
The inability to digest chemicals in foods that lead to uncomfortable symptoms.
What is food intolerance?
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and microbes
What are biological contaminants (hazards)?
The internal temperature for reheated foods, foods cooked in the microwave, casseroles, and poultry.
What is 165 degrees farhenheit?
All jewelry must be removed with the exception of this
What is a single plain band (ring)?
When considering proper food storage, this should be stored at the bottom of the refrigerator
What is poultry/chicken/turkey/duck.
Severe reaction to food that could result in hives, swelling of throat, or even death?
What is anaphylaxis?