food basics 10 test

Question 1

4 groups more likely to get a fbi

Answer 1

• elderly
• pregnant women
• children
• people with weakened immune systems

Question 2

why do some scientists think that fbi’s are not on the rise?

Answer 2

• better reporting of people who notice symptoms
• bacteria is always evolving
• bacteria is less deadly

Question 3

8 ways to prevent an fbi

Answer 3

• wash your hands frequently
• clean cutting boards and knives to prevent cross contamination
• use a meat thermometer for poultry to make sure you kill most of the bacteria
• refrigerate leftovers immediately
• don’t re freeze meat
• keep foods out of the danger zone 40 F and 140 F
• do not thaw poultry at room temp
• never leave food out for more than 2 hours
• store meat and vegetables separate to avoid contamination

Question 4

why do some scientists think that fbi’s are on the rise?

Answer 4

• people are buying unpasteurized or preservative free food
• more cases of fbi are being reported
• 13 new bugs have evolved
• poor working conditions in factories
• factories are huge
• we are wanting more fruits and vegetables year round/ must import from places with poor sanitation