INTRODUCTION Flashcards

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refers to routines in the preparation, handling and storage of food meant to prevent food borne illness and injury

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food safety

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are important as they ensure that the food you handle and produce is safe for consumption.

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food safety & food hygiene

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3
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The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illnesses resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as

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food-borne disease outbreak

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4
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what are the 4 basic steps for food safety

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  1. Clean
  2. Separate
  3. Cook
  4. Chill
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5
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how many seconds will you wash your hand before & after preparing & eating the food.

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20 secs

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6
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The only way to tell if food is safely cooked is to use a

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Food thermometer

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7
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what is the safe internal temperature of whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb.

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145 f

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8
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what is the safe internal temperature for ground meats, such as beef and pork

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160°F

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9
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what is the safe internal temperature for all poultry, including ground chicken and turkey

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165°F

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10
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what is the safe internal temperature for leftovers and casseroles

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165°F

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11
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what is the safe internal temperature for fresh ham

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145°F

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12
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safe internal temp. for fin fish or cook until flesh is opaque

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145°F

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13
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Keep your refrigerator at ____ or below and know when to throw food

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40°F

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14
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Refrigerate perishable food within ______ (If outdoor temperature is above 90°F, refrigerate within 1 hour.) 

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2 hours.

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15
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what are the 5 food safety rules in the kitchen:

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  1. Wash hands between steps
  2. Sanitize work surfaces
  3. Use separate cutting boards for raw meats, vegetables and produce, and cooked foods.
  4. Cook foods to safe temperatures.
  5. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
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16
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refers to the processes you use to prepare food for safe. It help inhibit bacterial growth and other types of spoilage, meaning the food is safe and satisfying to eat in the future.

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Food preservation

17
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Food kept in a refrigerator remains fresh for some days. Germs do not grow easily in cool places.

18
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By this method, we can preserve food for a short period of time. Germs in milk are killed by pasteurization

19
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We can add salt to preserve pickles and fish.

20
Q

excess sugar in food also acts as a preservative.

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sweetening

21
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In this method, the food items are dried in sun to stop the growth of bacteria in them.

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Dehydration

22
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In this method, air is removed from food and put in airtight cans so that germs do not grow on them.

23
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3 reasons why food preservation is important

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  1. Minimise pathogenic bactera
  2. To keep food at it’s best quality
  3. to save money
24
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3 diff. type of contamination

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  1. Chemical Contamination
  2. Biological Contamination
  3. Physical Contamination
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a process in which food items deteriorate to the point in which it is not edible to human.
Spoilage
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Causes of Spoilage
1. Bacteria 2. Protozoa 3. Fungi 4. Temperature