Definitions

Question 1

Food poisoning

Answer 1

An illness that can occur 1-36 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms may include vomiting,diarrhoea, nausea,abdominal pain and fever.

Question 2

Contamination

Answer 2

Occurs when something gets into food that should not be there, for example a hair,or a fly. This will affect the quality of the food and can cause food poisoning.

Question 3

Bacteria

Answer 3

Microscopic organisms ; some of which can cause disease.(singular =bacterium)

Question 4

Food hygiene

Answer 4

Ensuring that food is safe to eat and free from contamination.

Question 5

Three examples of potential causes of food poisoning

Answer 5

-Not cooking food properly e.g undercooked chicken which is still pink inside.
-Cross contamination - where bacteria spreads from a contaminated source.
-Not storing food properly e.g fridge temperature are above 5 degrees
-Not handling food hygienically e.g licking your fingers while preparing food.