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what are food borne infections?***

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due to ACTIVITY OF LARGE NUMBERS of BACTERIA carried by food INTO THE GI TRACT

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what are food intoxications?***

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TOXIN formed in the food PRIOR to consumption

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what are names of the food intoxications?***

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1) staphylococcus aureus
2) clostridium botulinium
3) clostridium perfringens
4) bacillus cereus

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what are the name of the food borne infections?***

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(all the other ones that aren’t the 4 intoxications)

1) salmonella
2) streptococcus
3) listeria monocytogenes
4) campylobacter jejuni
5) vibrio parahaemolyticus, vibrio vulnificus
6) shigella
7) escherichia coli
8) norovirus

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onset of staphylococcus aureus**

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1-7 hours after ingestion

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where is staphylococcus aureus found?

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  • humans: nose, hands, intestines, cuts, sores

- contaminated surfaces

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how can staphylococcus aureus be destroyed?***

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NOT by cooking, resists freezing/drying

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symptoms of staphylococcus aureus***

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N/V, NO fever! (+ pain and diarrhea)

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foods affected by staphylococcus aureus**

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  • **REHEATED FOODS
  • meat, poultry, eggs
  • milk products
  • stuffing/prepared salads
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control measure for staphylococcus aureus***

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  • wash hands
  • chill foods quickly
  • cool food in shallow pans
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is clostridium botulinium aerobic or anaerobic?***

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ANAEROBIC

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where is clostridium botulinium found?***

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SOIL, intestinal tract of HUMANS + ANIMALS (+water, plants)

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is ingestion of clostridium botulinium harmful?

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NO- but if heat is not adequate in canning, spores produce toxins under anaerobic conditions

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symptoms of clostridium botulinium***

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  • DOUBLE VISION
  • CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (paralysis)
  • SWALLOW, SPEECH, CAN BE FATAL
    (+ weakness, fatigue, diarrhea)
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where is clostridium botulinium found?*****

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1) ANY FOOD GROWN IN OR ON THE GROUND
2) IMPROPERLY CANNED FOODS
3) VACCUM-PACKED (SOUS VIDE) & TIGHTLY WRAPPED FOODS
4) COOKED ROOT VEGETABLES HELD AT WARM TEMPERATURES TOO LONG
5) HONEY (not to infants)
(+ smoked and salted fish)

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is clostridium perfringens aerobic or anaerobic?***

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ANAEROBIC

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where is clostridium perfringens found?***

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intestinal tract of MAN & ANIMALS; surfaces of MEAT & POULTRY

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what foods does clostridium perfringens affect?***

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  • IMPROPERLY COOKED AND REHEATED, COOLED SLOWLY AND REHEATED FOODS
  • AKA CAFETERIA BUG
  • MEATS, SOUPS, GRAVIES, STEWS, CASSEROLES
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preventive measures for clostridium perfringens***

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  • WASH HANDS
    + cool food in shallow pans; proper cooking and reheating procedures (cold below 40F, hot above 140F, heat leftovers to 165F)
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where is bacillus cereus found?***

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  • CEREAL CROPS, GRAINS

- soil, dust

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is bacillus cereus aerobic or anaerobic?

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aerobic- forms spores

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onset of bacillus cereus (number)***

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QUICK onset: 30 minutes to 6 hours for emetic type (6-15 hours for diarrheal)

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bacillus cereus may affect what foods?***

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  • RICE PRODUCTS (FRIED RICE)
  • starchy foods (potatoes, pasta, cheese products)
  • food mixtures (casseroles, sauces, puddings, soups, pastries)
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where is salmonella found?

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  • intestinal tract of humans and animals, water soil
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symptoms of salmonella***
FEVER | + N/V, chills, headache
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foods that may be affected by salmonella***
- RAW and UNDERCOOKED MEAT and POULTRY - EGGS, RAW DAIRY - SEAFOOD - MELONS
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where is streptococcus found?***
intestinal contents of HUMANS and ANIMALS
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what is streptococcus caused by?***
POOR HYGIENE, ILL HANDLERS
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how is streptococcus destroyed?
cooking
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foods that streptococcus may affect?***
- milk, eggs, potato salad | - foods held at room temperature for hours
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root cause of streptococcus?***
UNCLEAN HANDS
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where is listeria monocytogenes found?
human, animal intestinal tract, unwashed vegetables, fruits, soil, water
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listeria monocytogenes grows between what temperatures?***
34-113F
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onset of listeria monocytogenes***
2-30 days
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is listeria monocytogenes easily destroyed?**
not really- resists freezing, drying, heat
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symptoms of listeria monocytogenes***
- may HARM FETUS | - flu-like symptoms, encephalitis, meningitis
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foods that may be affected by listeria monocytogenes***
- HOT DOGS, LUNCHEON MEATS, COLD CUTS - COLESLAW - RAW MILK, SOFT CHEESE
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what bacteria often has URGENT RECALLS?***
listeria monocytogenes
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where is campylobacter jejuni found?***
intestinal tract of cattle, sheep, pigs, ESP. poultry!
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foods that may be affected by campylobacter jejuni***
raw or undercooked meat or POULTRY
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vibrio means?
seafood
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what bacteria yields a norovirus?
vibrio parahaemolyticus, vibrio vulnificus
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foods that may be affected by vibrio parahaemolyticus, vibrio vulnificus***
raw or undercooked seafood (shellfish, oysters)
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where is shigella found?***
human intestinal tract, WATER POLLUTED by FECES
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what foods may be affected by shigella?***
- COLD MIXED SALADS (chicken, tuna, potato) | - raw vegetables, watermelon
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control measure for shigella***
WASH HANDS --> caused by UNCLEAN HUMAN HANDS
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where is escherichia coli found?
human, animal intestinal tract
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onset of escherichia coli? (+ number)***
SLOW onset: 3-8 days after ingestion
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how long does escherichia coli last for?***
5-10 days
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what conditions can escherichia coli survive in?***
survives in freezing, high acidity; grows in refrigerator temperatures
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foods that may be affected by escherichia coli?
- rare or raw ground beef - uncooked fruits and vegetables - raw milk, unpasteurized apple juice
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norovirus is caused by?***
POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE among infected food handlers
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where is norovirus found?***
HUMAN FECES, transmitted through CONTAMINATED WATER, HUMAN CONTACT, vegetables fertilized by manure
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what kind of conditions can norovirus survive in??
does not reproduce in humans, but does remain active until after food is eat
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how long does norovirus last?***
1-2 days
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symptoms of norovirus***
AKA "CRUISE-SHIP ILLNESS"; N/V, diarrhea
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foods norovirus may be in?
ready to eat food, manufactured ice cubes

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