Health Flashcards
4 circumstances required to rewash hands
- touching possibly contaminated things (phone, face, etc.)
- picking something up off the floor
- after cleaning
- coughing /sneezing into your hand
3 symptoms of food borne illness
vomiting/nausea
diarrhea
fever
why it is or is not necessary to wash organic vegetables
it is necessary may have dirt, etc. that could contaminate it
taste if food is contaminated
never taste it only smell and check expiry date you could get sick
what is cross contamination? 3 ex.
Various bacteria has infected food
When handling raw food, always use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils from ready-to-eat foods.
While shopping at the grocery store, keep raw foods separate from all other ready-to-eat foods in both the shopping cart and during bagging.
Keep raw foods separate in the refrigerator to prevent bacteria from spreading and the juices from dripping on ready-to-eat foods.
environmental in which bacteria grows quickly
warm and moist
danger zone
food service worker - ur responsibility for health of others?
wash hands by could contaminate and get someone sick
cook to proper temperature
if yes how to make sure
wash hands before a new prep
ex. handling raw meat and then fruits/vegetables
danger zone? temperatures?
below 60C above 4C allow bacteria to grow quicker
3 major food sanitation rules
- kill bacteria
- avoid (cross) contamination
- avoid danger zone
e.coli source?
beef
salmonella source?
chicken, raw eggs/meat
campylobacter source?
infants/diapers
what temp will kill salmonella?
160C
best way to thaw chicken
put in fridge overnight with plate underneath so it does not enter danger zone or become damp (bacteria will grow very quickly)
