GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE
A set of standards for the safe and sustainable production of crops.
What is Good Agriculture Practice?
Brushing your teeth, taking a shower, hand washing, clean clothes
What is personal hygiene?
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
What is fun way to categories microorganisms?
School uniforms, fishing, carnival, beaches
What are examples of SKN culture?
Pond, River, Rain, Well, Municipal
What are potential water sources for irrigation?
Plastic cutting board.
What is the preferred cutting board?
Under processed canned food
What is a source of C. Botulism?
mold and yeast
What are spoilage micoorganisms?
Untreated Biological soil amendments of animal origins
What is raw manure?
Transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or place to another.
What is cross contamination?
40F - 140F (danger zone)
What is the temperature range for rapid growth of bacteria?
Campylobacter
What is the leading cause of foodborne illness?
Infants under age 1 should not be fed honey or any food containing honey.
What is the honey rule?
A document that helps farmers get organized and focus on food safety.
What is a farm food safety plan??
Cannot be seen with the naked eye
What are germs or microorganisms
Keep Cold Food Cold and Hot Food Hot
What is a method of preventing food spoilage?
Biological agents that can cause foodborne illness
What is a pathogen?
1 IN 49 or 142,000
What is the reported number of foodborne illnesses in the Caribbean?
Economic Viability, Environmental Stability, Social Acceptability and Food Safety and Quality
What are the four pillars of GAP?
Hand Washing
What a key step in personal hygiene?
Transfer of Germs or bacteria from one surface to another.
What is cross contamination?
May cause miscarriage or premature birth.
What is listeriosis?
Biological, Chemical, Physical
What are food safety hazards?