Chapter 1 and 2 of The Packet Flashcards
Examples of Biological contaminants
viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi
Physical Contaminants
Hair, band aids, dirt metal shavings, artificial fingernails, pest droppings
Examples of Chemical Contaminants
Cleaning products, toxic metal residue, Pesticides
What is the leading cause in foodborne illnesses
Poor personal hygiene
Fingernails must be
cut, clean, no artifical products on it
True or false: Employees may not smoke or eat in a FOOD PREPERATION area
true
What can employees drink in a food preparation area?
A covered cup with a lid and straw
Food must not remain in the TDZ for more then how many hours?
4
Examples of TCS foods:
Eggs, poultry, dairy, ground beef, soy, meats, seafood, fish, cut leafy greens, tomatos, melons
Note that some of these TCS foods come from the Big 8 foods and also the 135 to 165 foods
Reject any food from a..
Not approved source or is in unacceptable condition
Define food allergens
Unpleasent reactions to a food from the immune system
FDA
Food and Drug Adminstration
Wash food in..
designated prep sinks
Should you keep food that is suspected to be contaminated, but not proven?
No dispose of it
Chapter two
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The four types of microorganisms found in biological contamination fall into these groups:
Pathogenic Microorganisms
Spoilage Organisms
The microorganisms found in biological contamination belong to what groups?
Pathogenic and Spoilage
Pathogenic Microorganisms
Cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. Primary cause of foodborne illnesses
Spoilage Microorganisms
Can be seen and smelled. CAN cause food borne illnesses. Spoils food.
Many foodborne illnesses are caused by
Viruses
Best measure to prevent spread of viruses
Good personal hygiene
Foodborne illnesses caused by Viruses
Heptatis A
Norovirus
Hepatis A is caused by
Hepatovirus
Hepatitis A is found in, prevented by..
Shellfish, ice, etc
Good personal hygeine
Foods from approved sources