Safe food production

Question 1

What is food poisoning?

Answer 1

Bacteria multiply in food before they are eaten, eg salmonella

Question 2

What is a food borne disease?

Answer 2

Only a few bacteria need to be eaten and then they multiply in the stomach

Question 3

What warmth conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 3

5-63 degrees is danger zone for bacteria growth. 37 degrees optimum

Question 4

What food conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 4

High risk foods (chicken mayo sandwich)

Question 5

What moisture conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 5

Prefer water contents

Question 6

What time conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 6

Divide in 2 every 10 minutes

Question 7

What pH conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 7

Cannot grow in pH 1-6
Prefer natural pH 7

Question 8

What oxygen conditions does bacteria need to be in to grow?

Answer 8

Require oxygen to grow.