Food Safety and Meat

Question 1

where is E. coli normally found

Answer 1

-warm-blooded animals
-water contaminated by feces

Question 1

what strain of E. coli is virulent and often fatal

Answer 1

E. coli O157:H7

Question 2

symptoms of E. coli

Answer 2

-diarrhea
-abdominal cramps
-vomiting
-low fever

Question 3

how long does it take for E. coli symptoms to appear

Answer 3

3-9 days

Question 4

how long do E. coli symptoms last

Answer 4

2-9 days

Question 5

hemolytic uremic syndrome(HUS)

Answer 5

kidney failure

Question 6

how many cases of E. coli o157:H7 develop HUS

Answer 6

2-7%

Question 7

thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP)

Answer 7

central nervous system attack leading to strokes and siezures

Question 8

what is the most commonly reported cause of foodborne illness

Answer 8

salmonella

Question 9

where is salmonella normally found

Answer 9

undercooked: poultry, eggs
unpasteurized milk

Question 10

symptoms of salmonella

Answer 10

-headache
-diarrhea
-fever
-vomiting

Question 11

how long does it take salmonella symptoms to appear

Answer 11

8-48 hours

Question 12

how long do salmonella symptoms last

Answer 12

1-8 days

Question 13

what is illness caused by listeria monocytogenes called

Answer 13

listeriosis

Question 14

what is listeria monocytogenes commonly found in

Answer 14

-intestines
-milk
-vegetables

Question 15

T/F listeria monocytogenes can grow in refrigerated temperatures

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

what outbreak did bluebell have

Answer 16

listeriosis

Question 17

what illness became known as a dairy problem until the 90s due to an outbreak in cheese in the 80s

Answer 17

listeria monocytogenes

Question 18

what is the lethality of listeriosis

Answer 18

20%

Question 19

symptoms of listeriosis

Answer 19

-fever
-headache
-backache
-abdominal pain
-diarrhea

Question 20

what is the illness caused by Campylobacter jejuni called

Answer 20

campylobacteriosis

Question 21

where is campylobacter jejuni commonly found

Answer 21

-poultry
-shellfish
-livestock
-pets

Question 22

symptoms of campylobacter jejuni

Answer 22

-muscle pain
-headache
-fever
-diarrhea
-abdominal pain
-vomiting

Question 23

what bacteria is known as the “cafeteria germ”

Answer 23

clostridium perfringes

Question 24

what is the main source of clostridium perfringes

Answer 24

food not cooled properly(hot food not hot and cold food not cold)

Question 25

where is clostridium perfringes commonly found

Answer 25

-meat -poultry -cooked dried beans -gravy

Question 26

most common source of staphylococcus aureus

Answer 26

-inadequate heating of food -food left unrefrigerated

Question 27

T/F food must be left out for more than 5 hours to risk growing staphylococcus aureus

Answer 27

FALSE. it can grow in as little as 2 hours

Question 28

symptoms of staphylococcus aureus

Answer 28

-severe nausea/vomiting -abdominal cramps -diarrhea -fever -

Question 29

how long does it take symptoms of staph to appear

Answer 29

1-6 hours

Question 30

how long do symptoms of staph last

Answer 30

1-2 days

Question 31

what does Appendix A, lethality cover

Answer 31

USDA cooking guidelines(time and temp) to destroy bacteria

Question 32

what does Appendix B, stabilization cover

Answer 32

USDA chilling guidelines(time and temp) to prevent growth of bacteria

Question 33

what temp should non ground meat cuts be cooked to

Answer 33

145

Question 34

what temp should ground meat cuts be cooked to

Answer 34

160

Question 35

what temp should poultry be cooked to

Answer 35

165

Question 36

what temp should hot foods be kept above

Answer 36

140

Question 37

what temp should cold foods be kept below

Answer 37

40

Question 38

what is the proper way to thaw meat

Answer 38

in the fridge or microwave