Food Poisoning Flashcards
What are the symptoms of listeria?
Flu
Meningitis
Miscarriage
Infected baby
Where is listeria found?
Unpasteurised milk Soft cheese Meat Pate Cooked poultry
What are the symptoms of campylobacter?
Diarrhoea
Headaches
Fever
Abdominal pain
What is campylobacter found in?
Meat Poultry Shellfish Untreated water Cross contamination from animals
What are the symptoms of E. coli?
Diarrhoea
Ab pain
Vomittinf
What is E. coli found in?
Raw meat
Poultry
Unpasteurised milk
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
High fever
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Headache
What is salmonella found in?
Gut of animals and birds Raw meat Poultry Raw egg Seafood
What are the symptoms of staphylococcus aureus?
Vomiting
Ab pain
Diarrhoea
Low temperature
What is staphylococcus aureus found in?
On skin up noses down throats ears
Meat Poultry Eggs Sandwich fillings Salads
What are the symptoms of bacillus cereus?
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
What is bacillus cereus found in?
Cooked rice
Cereal product
Potatoes
Soil
What are the best ways to avoid food poisoning?
Cook to temperatures about 74 degrees Store in suitable conditions either air tight or refrigerated Handle food as little as possible Cook thoroughly and cool rapidly Cook when needed Use within date Avoid cross contamination Drink bottled water
What are symptoms of clostridium perfringens?
Stomach ache
Diarrhoea
Where is clostridium perfringens found?
Soil Dust Insects Raw meat Excreta
