Food Safety and Meat Flashcards
where is E. coli normally found
-warm-blooded animals
-water contaminated by feces
what strain of E. coli is virulent and often fatal
E. coli O157:H7
symptoms of E. coli
-diarrhea
-abdominal cramps
-vomiting
-low fever
how long does it take for E. coli symptoms to appear
3-9 days
how long do E. coli symptoms last
2-9 days
hemolytic uremic syndrome(HUS)
kidney failure
how many cases of E. coli o157:H7 develop HUS
2-7%
thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP)
central nervous system attack leading to strokes and siezures
what is the most commonly reported cause of foodborne illness
salmonella
where is salmonella normally found
undercooked: poultry, eggs
unpasteurized milk
symptoms of salmonella
-headache
-diarrhea
-fever
-vomiting
how long does it take salmonella symptoms to appear
8-48 hours
how long do salmonella symptoms last
1-8 days
what is illness caused by listeria monocytogenes called
listeriosis
what is listeria monocytogenes commonly found in
-intestines
-milk
-vegetables
T/F listeria monocytogenes can grow in refrigerated temperatures
TRUE
what outbreak did bluebell have
listeriosis
what illness became known as a dairy problem until the 90s due to an outbreak in cheese in the 80s
listeria monocytogenes
what is the lethality of listeriosis
20%
symptoms of listeriosis
-fever
-headache
-backache
-abdominal pain
-diarrhea
what is the illness caused by Campylobacter jejuni called
campylobacteriosis
where is campylobacter jejuni commonly found
-poultry
-shellfish
-livestock
-pets
symptoms of campylobacter jejuni
-muscle pain
-headache
-fever
-diarrhea
-abdominal pain
-vomiting
what bacteria is known as the “cafeteria germ”
clostridium perfringes
what is the main source of clostridium perfringes
food not cooled properly(hot food not hot and cold food not cold)
where is clostridium perfringes commonly found
-meat
-poultry
-cooked dried beans
-gravy
most common source of staphylococcus aureus
-inadequate heating of food
-food left unrefrigerated
T/F food must be left out for more than 5 hours to risk growing staphylococcus aureus
FALSE. it can grow in as little as 2 hours
symptoms of staphylococcus aureus
-severe nausea/vomiting
-abdominal cramps
-diarrhea
-fever
-
how long does it take symptoms of staph to appear
1-6 hours
how long do symptoms of staph last
1-2 days
what does Appendix A, lethality cover
USDA cooking guidelines(time and temp) to destroy bacteria
what does Appendix B, stabilization cover
USDA chilling guidelines(time and temp) to prevent growth of bacteria
what temp should non ground meat cuts be cooked to
145
what temp should ground meat cuts be cooked to
160
what temp should poultry be cooked to
165
what temp should hot foods be kept above
140
what temp should cold foods be kept below
40
what is the proper way to thaw meat
in the fridge or microwave
