Food Poisoners Flashcards
Explain Salmonella.
Found-
Found in under cooked meat and fish. Also can get by contact with infected.
Symptoms-
12-36 hours after eating, you have diarrhea,a fever, and vomiting for 2-7 days
Prevention-
Keep raw foods from cooked. Fully cook meat.
Explain Staphyloccus Aureus.
Found-
Found in boils,pimples, and throat infections. Gets in food by handling
Symptoms-
2-8 hours after eating, you have diarrhea and vomiting
Prevention-
Wash hands and utensils before use. Don’t leave food out for more the. 2 hours
Explain Clostridium Perfringens.
Found-
Found in food that is cooling slowly in large portions.
Symptoms-
8-24 hours after eating you will have diarrhea and gas pains, last less than a day.
Prevention-
Split food into smaller portions to cool or sit. Store over 140F or under 40F
Explain Campylobacter Jejuni.
Found-
In untreated water. Spread by family pets, or eating raw seafood.
Symptom-
2-5 days after drinking, you will have (bloody)diarrhea, cramping, a fever, and a headache for 2-7 days.
Prevention-
Drink only clean water. Cook seafood thoroughly.
Explain Clostridium Botulnium.
Found-
Found in home canned foods.Cracked,clear,milky, loose lidded, or dented cans or jars may be infected.
Symptoms-
12-48 hours after eating you will see doubles, have droopy eyelids, and have trouble breathing,speaking, or swallowing. May be fatal.
Prevention-
Call a doctor if you have symptoms. Inspect jars before opening.
What is the Buffet Germ?
Clostridium Perfringens
What is staph another name for?
Staphylococcus Aureus
What disease is spread by touching pimples or boils and then food?
Staphylococcus Aureus
What disease can you get by drinking infected water?
Campylobacter Jejuni
What disease attacks nervous system?
Clostridium Botulinum
What disease can you get by eating uncooked food?
Salmonella
