FN "The Big 6" Flashcards
Bacteria can often be stopped by TT control. Viruses can not. What are the bacteria the FDA identifies?
- Shiga toxin producing E. Coli
- Salmonella Typhi
- Nontyphoidal Salmonella
Bacteria found only in humans are often only spread through cross contact. What bacteria can be stopped by personal hygeine?
- Shigella spp.
- Staphylococcus aureus
What bacteria can be prevented by cross-contamination?
- Nontyphoidal salmonella
- Salmonella typhi
Nontyphoidal Salmonella is typically found in….
Animals; Chicken and dairy. Can also naturally occur in some produce (tomatoes, cantaloupe)
Nontyphoidal salmonella is so contagious because
IT stays in feces for weeks after infection
What are the common symptoms of nontyphoidal salmonella
Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever
How can we prevent nontyphoidal salmonella?
Cook to proper internal temperatures, prevent cross contact, don’t work sick
Salmonella Typhi is found in humans. What foods are typically contaminated by humans?
Ready-to-eat foods and beverages
Salmonella typhi causes what unique symptoms?
Rash, headache, loss of appetite
The bacteria salmonella typhi causes what illness
Typhoid fever
Nontyphoidal salmonella causes what illness
Salmonellosis
How can we prevent salmonella typhi?
Don’t work sick, wash your hands, cook foods properly
Shigella spp. causes what illness
Shigellosis
Shigella spp. is most commonly found in human…
feces
Shigella spp. is typically found in foods with
TCS foods that don’t get heated (salads), food that has been in contact with contaminated water
Symptoms of Shigella spp. includes
Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, sometimes fever
What unique thing can prevent the spread of Shigella spp.
Controlling flies! This is because they land on human feces
the FDA recognizes what viruses as the big 6?
Hepatitis A, Norovirus
Hepatitis A causes what illness
Hepatitis A
Norovirus causes what illness
Norovirus gastroenteritis
What unique symptom does Hep A cause
Jaundice
What foods are typically contaminated with Hep A and Norovirus
Ready to eat foods, and shellfish from contaminated waters
Hep A is commonly spread by
human feces
Norovirus and Hep A can be prevented by
Good hygiene
How can we prevent hep a and norovirus
Don’t work sick, wash hands, avoid bare hand contact, buy shellfish from good sources
Can parasites grow in food?
No. They require a host to survive.
How do people get parasites?
Raw fish, wild game, contaminated water
What are two examples of fungi
Mold and yeast
What are the toxins that mold produces
Aflatoxins
Does mold always cause illness
No
What helps yeast grow?
Acidic food, little moisture. Jellies, jams, honey etc are at risk
Histamine is a seafood bacteria that can be prevent by TTC. Why is that
Because when the bacteria is TTC abused it starts to produce this toxin
Can mushroom toxins be destroyed by freezing?
Nope
