CH. 2- Understanding the Micro-World Flashcards
Symptoms of a Foodborne Ilness (6 total)
Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Nausea, Abdominal cramps, Jaundice
What is the Big Six
Shigella spp, Salmonella Typhi, Nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS), E. coli, Hepatitis A, Norovirus
What conditions do bacteria need to grow
FAT TOM( F-food, A-acidity, T-temp, T-time, O-oxygen, M-moisture)
how to prevent bacteria from foodborne illness
control time and temp
FAT TOM, A-Acidity
bacteria grows in food that contains no or little acid. pH of 7.5 to 4.6
temperature danger zone is
41-135
what temp does bacteria grow EVEN MORE RAPIDLY
70-125
how to control FAT TOM
by controlling time and temp, time-how long TCS food stay in the temp danger zone and temp- keeping TCS food out of the temp danger zone
how to prevent viruses from spreading
practicing good personal hygiene
how to prevent parasites from spreading
purchase food from approved, reputable suppliers
how to prevent mold and yeast
THROW IT AWAY
What foods do bacteria grow best in
TCS foods- mostly ones with carbohydrates or proteins
what foods with high pH levels do bacteria grow in (5)
- bread
- raw chicken
- cantaloupe
- milk
- cooked corn
Do bacteria need oxygen to grow
No, but some do
What foods can have bacteria without oxygen
cooked rice, untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures, temp-abused baked potatoes
Does bacteria grow better with high or little levels of moisture
HIGH, grows best in foods with water activities 0.85 or higher
how many inches should you cut off if a food has mold
at least 1 inch
common symptoms of E.coli (3)
Diarrhea(bloody)
abdominal cramps
kidney failure
common symptoms of Nontyphodial Salmonella (4) *most common
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Vomiting
Fever
How to prevent Nontyphodial Salmonell and Salmonella Typhi
preventing cross contamination
common symptoms of Salmonella Typhi (6)
*least common *similar to that time of the month symptoms
High fever
Weakness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Loss of Appetite
Rash
common symptoms of Shigella spp (3)
Bloody diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Fever (occasionally)
common symptoms of Hepatitis A
(5)
Fever (mild)
Weakness
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
Jaundice
common symptoms of Norovirus
(4) *most common
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
what conditions do mold and yeast grow well in
acidic food with low moisture
