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