Taking Care Of Your Food Flashcards
What is food poisoning?
Illness that can occur 1-36 hrs after food is ingested.
What is contamination ?
Is when something gets into the food that should not be there.
What is bacteria?
Microscopic organisms which might cause disease.
What is food hygiene?
Ensuring food is safe to eat and has been protected from contamination.
What are 3 foods that develop mould if they are stored incorrectly.
Cheese,oranges,bread
What do bacteria grow on in food?
Bacteria love high in protein,vitamins and minerals foods.
Bacteria hate temperatures of 64 degrees to 100 degrees . True or false
True
What is the nickname for the zone that bacteria loves to grown in called?
The danger zone
When preparing food?
Touch food as little as possible and clean dishes and surfaces as u prepare food.
When cooking food?
Cook foods such as meat and chicken thoroughly.
When serving food?
Serve hot food above 63 degrees,serve cold food below 4degrees
What are 3 symptoms of campylobacter?
Diahorrea,fever and stomach cramps.
Which groups does campylobacter affect the most?
Makes,children and people over 65.