What is contamination?
The presence of harmful substances in food.
Where does Salmonella only live?
In humans
Where can viruses be carried?
In humans and animals
What does a Parasites require to live and reproduce?
A host
What are the sources of chemical contamination?
Cleaners, sanitizes, polishes, machine lubricants, etc.
What is jaundice?
Yellowing of the skin and eyes.
What food is salmonella linked with?
RTE food, beverages
What does a virus need to grow?
A living host
What is parasites associated with?
Seafood, wild game, and food processed with contaminated water, such as produce
What is toxic metals?
Pewter, copper, zinc, types of painted pottery, not food grade!
Where can bacteria be found?
Can be found anywhere
Where is shigella found?
In feces with the illness
What is the only way you CANT destroy a virus?
Normal cooking temperatures
What is fungi?
Yeats, molds, and mushrooms
What are physical contamination sources?
Metal shavings from cans, wood, fingernails, staples, bandages, etc.
How to prevent bacteria?
control time and temperature
How can shigella be transferred?
Bacteria from feces to food
What is Hepatitis A and norovirus linked with?
Ready to eat food, shellfish from contaminated water
What is histamine made by?
Pathogens on some fish when it is time temperature
What are symptoms caused by physical contamination?
Mild to fatal injuries, dental damage, cuts, chocking, bleeding, pain
What is FATTOM?
F- food
A- acidity
T- temperature
T- time
O- oxygen
M- moisture
What is the main way to prevent salmonella and shigella?
Exclude food handlers who have been diagnosed
How long does it take a person to get sick from the norovirus virus?
A few hours of eating the virus
How long will it take for someone to experience a Biological illness?
Within minutes of eating the toxins
How do you prevent these contaminations?
Practice good personal hygiene