Hygiene and Safety Flashcards
1
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Pathogens
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- Contaminate the food
- Makes people sick
- Enough contaminated food can give food poisoning
1
Q
INTOXICATION
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Micro-organisms (bacteria and moulds) produces poisonous substances.
2
Q
INFECTION
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Large numbers of pathogenic bacteria in food enter the digestive system.
3
Q
Bacteria
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- Single celled organisms
- Only visible under microscope
- Everywhere (surroundings, skin, inside bodies)
- Some are harmless, beneficial, pathogenic
4
Q
Bacillus cereus found in
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Rice
Cereal
Potatoes
5
Q
Symptoms of Bacillus cereus
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Mild diarrhoea
Nausea within 12-24 hours
6
Q
Prevention of Bacillus cereus
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Proper holding and storage temperatures after cooking
7
Q
Who is at risk for Bacillus cereus?
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Anyone who eats food or drinks water contaminated with the bacteria is at risk. Infants, the elderly, or persons with a weakened.
8
Q
found in Staphylococcus aureus
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9
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Symptoms of Bacillus cereus
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