Food Safety And Hygiene (Advanced Info) Flashcards
What 3 groups are more vulnerable to catching food poisoning than others?
Babies and infants
Pregnant women and their unborn children
Elderly people
At what temperature is bacteria killed?
Usually above 65 degrees
What type of bacteria causes food poisoning?
Pathogenic bacteria
What is the term used for bacteria that causes food to rot?
Food spoilage bacteria
What causes food poisoning?
The ingestion of contaminated food or water
What is the incubation period?
The time from when the poisonous food is ingested to when the first symptom occurs
What temperature is the danger zone?
From 5 - 65 degrees, bacteria is most likely to multiply
What is salmonella found in?
Mainly raw meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, shrimps, sauces etc.
What are the main symptoms of salmonella?
Headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pains
What is Staphylococcus aureus found in?
Meat, poultry, egg, baked products such as cream filled pastries and dairy products
What are the symptoms of staphylococcus aureus
Vomiting, abdominal pains, cramps and diarrhoea
What is Bacillus cereus found in?
Rice, cereal, starchy foods
Grows well in soil
What are the symptoms caused by Bacillus cereus?
Toxin in food - nausea, vomiting, occasionally abdominal cramps
Toxin in intestine - diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
What is E. Coli found in?
Water contaminated with sewage, soft cheeses and minced meat
Outbreaks tend to occur in underdeveloped countries
What are the symptoms of E. Coli?
Diarrhoea, abdominal pains, nausea
In serious cases - kidney failure
What are the symptoms of Listeria Monocytogenes?
Begins as a flu like illness, can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
In pregnant women, it can cause abortion, still birth, meningitis and septicaemia
What is Listeria Monocytogenes found in?
Found in soil and water. Vegetables can become affected too if grown in contaminated soil
What is campylobacter jejuni found in?
Meat, poultry, raw milk, untreated water supplies
Many healthy chickens carry campylobacter bacteria in their intestinal tract
What are the symptoms of campylobacter jejuni?
Diarrhoea, flu like symptoms, headache, fever and abdominal pain