Sanitation Hazards Flashcards
Foodborne Illness
an illness caused by eating unsafe food
Contamination
the presence of unsafe substances or levels of dangerous microorganisms in food
Biological Contamination (Hazards)
Harmful organisms that cause foodborne illness
Sanitation
the creation and practice of clean and healthy food-handling habits
Pathogen
an organism that causes illness in humans
Bacteria
Single-celled organisms that reproduce by dividing
TCS
Time and temperature control for safety
TCS Foods
Food that require the control of factors including time and temperature to limit the growth of pathogens
Infection
an illness resulting from live bacteria
Intoxication
an illness resulting from the ingestion of toxins left behind by bacteria
Toxin Medicated Infection
occurs when bacteria are ingested and then produce harmful toxins while in the human digestive tract
pH
the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a substance
Temperature Danger Zone
The temperature in which bacteria rapidly grow
41F (5C) - 135F (57C)
Water activity
the amount of water available for microbial growth in a product
Virus
Very small organism that invades another cell and causes it to reproduce the virus
Yeast
a microscopic fungus that consumes sugar and expels alcohol and carbon dioxide gas
Mold
A large family of single-celled fungi
Parasite
an organism that lives and feeds on the body of another live creature
Chemical Contamination (Hazard)
any chemical that contaminates food
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
lists the composition of a chemical product, proper procedures for storage and handling, and what to do in an emergency pertaining to that product
Physical Contamination (Hazards)
solid materials that pose a danger to the consumer when present in food
allergen
a misinterpreted protein causing the body’s immune system to act
Cross-contact
When an allergen is transferred from its food of origin to a food that does not contain the allergen
What does FATTOM stand for?
Food
Acidity
Time
Temperature
Oxygen
Moisture
What are the 3 ways bacteria can contaminate food?
Infection
Intoxication
Toxin Medicated infection
Leach
seep, or pulled out of or into
What are some ways metals can contaminate food
Enamel coated cookware
Copper cookware
Galvanized Metal Cookware
Some types of fish
Two viruses we discussed that are particularly dangerous
Norovirus
Hepatitis A
Types of fungi
Mushrooms
Yeast
Mold
Agricultural chemicals that can contaminate food
Insecticides, pesticides, herbicides
Kitchen chemicals that can contaminate foods
Cleaners, bleach, degreaser, and polishes
What do you do with foods that MIGHT have been contaminated with broken glass?
Throw it away
Allergy
When the body reacts to an allergen
The Big 9 Allergens
Dairy
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Sesame
Shellfish
Soy
Tree Nuts
Wheat
