Micro-Organisms Flashcards
What causes micro-organisms to grow
Food Warmth Moisture Oxygen Time
How does food become infected by bacteria
Humans Cross contamination Insects Pets and vermins Dirty utensils
Cross contamination
When bacteria from one food cross onto another food and contaminate it
Food poisoning
An illness caused by eating ir drinking food which contains large numbers of pathogenic bacteria
Salmonella
It is in the intestines and is spread by flies, vermin and poor standards of living it if found in meat, poultry, eggs and shellfish
Staphylococcus
Found in the nose, throat, skin, cuts and boils, should cover cuts, sneezes and coughs from food can affect unpasteurized milk and cold meats
Listeria
The germ prefers lower temperatures, in pâtés, poultry and coleslaw can cause miscarriage
E.coli
Is found in the intestines, and is spread by poor hygiene or undercooked meat, it is found in undercooked beef, salami, unpasteurized milk
Food hygiene guidelines:Food
Keep all foods cool, clean and covered
Store perishables in a cool place
Check expiry dates on perishables
Cool and cover leftovers in fridges
Food hygiene guidelines:Food handlers
Wash hands
Handle food as little as possible
Don’t cough or sneeze over your food
Don’t like your fingers
Food hygiene guidelines:The kitchen
Change kitchen cloths daily and disinfect them
Keep bin covered. Empty daily and disinfect once a week
Disinfect sink and draining board regularly
Keep pets put of the kitchen at all times
