Symptoms
Sources
Prevention
FAT TOM
100

Pathogen that results in tingling in throat and coughing up worms. 

Anisakiasis (parasite)

100

Bacteria commonly found in ground beef and contaminated produce.

E. coli

100

Best way to prevent Norovirus.

Practicing personal hygiene

100

Temperature range of the TDZ.

41°F to 135°F

200

'Big 6' Bacteria that causes vomiting, fever, cramps, and diarrhea.

Salmonella (non-typhoidal)

200

'Big 6' Pathogen often spread by contaminated shellfish.

Hepatitis A  

Norovirus

200

One way to prevent Salmonella (non-typhoidal). 

Cook poultry to proper temperatures

Prevent cross-contamination

Exclude food handlers who are vomiting or have diarrhea.

Exclude food handlers previously diagnosed with Salmonella.  


200

Most dangerous part of the TDZ.

70°F to 125°F

300

Illness is known for double vision and difficulty breathing.

Botulism

300

Bacteria from cooked rice.

Bacillus cereus

300

3 Ways to prevent E. coli.

Cook food (especially ground beef) to minimum cooking temps. 

Purchase from approved, reputable suppliers. 

Prevent cross-contamination

Exclude food handlers with diarrhea.

Exclude food handles that have been diagnosed with E. coli

300

Water activity of ____________ is ideal for growth of bacteria. 

0.85 or higher

400

2 common symptoms of Listeria.

Pregnant women: Miscarriage

Newborns: Sepsis, Pneumonia, Meningitis

400

Common source of Clostridium perfringens.

Meat

Poultry

Dishes made with meat and poultry, e.g., stews and gravies

400

Most important prevention measure to prevent Hepatitis A.

Practicing good personal hygiene.

400

The nutrients in food that support bacteria growth.

Protein and Carbohydrates

500

Illness causes bloody diarrhea.

E. coli

500

Common source of Listeria monocytogenes.

Unpasteurized dairy and deli meats

500

To prevent________________________

Wash Hands (after touching hair, face, or body)

Cover wounds on hands and arms

Hold, Cool, and Reheat food correctly. 

Staphylococcus aureus

500

What to do with food left in the TDZ too long.

Discard it