Chapter 1-keeping Food Safe Flashcards
Immune system
Body’s defense system against illnesses
High risk population
Groups of people that have a greater chance of getting sick
For example: preschool children,elderly,people with compromised immune systems (AIDS/hiv,cancer)
Ready to eat food
Food that can be eaten without further preparation, washing or cooking
Tcs food
Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
Time temperature abuse
When food has stayed too long at temperatures that are good for growth of pathogens (virus and bacteria)
Cross contamination
Microorganism that can be transferred from one surface or food to another
Contamination
Presence of harmful substances in food
Food borne illness outbreak
Two or more people that have the same symptoms after eating the same food
Food borne illness
Disease transmitted to people by food