Food Safety Flashcards
what is an illness transmitted to humans by food
foodborne illness
what type of food borne illness results from ingesting live microorganisms (bacterial colonization) ex. salmonella
foodborne infection
what type of food borne illness results form eating food containing toxin produced by baxter or molds present in the food? ex. staph aureus and C. botulinum
foodborne intoxication
what type of food borne illness results from bacteria entering the intestine and produces toxin in the intestine ex. e. coli
toxin-mediated infection
Bacteria, molds, virus, parasites, and prions are what type of food borne hazards?
biological
plant toxins, animal toxins, agricultural chemicals industrial chemicals are what type of food borne hazards?
chemical
glass, bone, metal, plastic are what type of food borne hazards?
physical
what are four causes for food borne illness
- poor sanitation
- undercooked animal products
- inappropriate food storage
- Cross-contamination
Trichinella spiralis is the most common
parasite
Molds are also know as _______ that look visibly rotten
mycotoxin
How to control molds?
- cool & dry storage
2. removing moldy potions
why is the number 1 cause of food borne illness?
bacteria
What type of bacteria is dormant, but resistant to harsh conditions?
endospores
What bacteria is anaerobic and spore forming?
Clostridium perfringens
Control:
1. Serve promptly, hold
Clostridium perfringens