Chapter 1, Keeping Food Safe Flashcards
1
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Foodborne illness
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A disease transmitted to people by food
2
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Foodborne illness outbreak
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When two or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food
3
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Contamination
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The presence of harmful substances in food
4
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Time temperature abuse
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When food is exposed to incorrect temperature allowing bacteria growth
5
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Cross contamination
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Pathogens being transferred from one surface or food to another
6
Q
TCS food
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Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
7
Q
Ready-to-eat food
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Food that is ready to be eaten
8
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High risk population
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Young children, elderly people,and people with compromised immune systems
9
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Immune system
A
The body’s defense system against illness
