Taking Care Of Your Food Flashcards
Food poisoning
An illness caused by eating contaminated food
Contamination
Occurs when gets into food that should not be there
Bacteria
- Microscopic orgasm -
Food hygiene
Ensuring that food is safe to eat
3 ways of contaminating food
Preparing food with dirty hands
Using the same equipment for raw meat
Not cleaning kitchen work surfaces
3 jobs involved in working with food
Food scientist
Nutritionist
Food critic
What is a microorganism?
Tiny living things that can only be seen through a microscope
Who is Campylobacter dangerous for
The elderly, children younger than 5,and people with weakened immune systems.
3 symptoms for Campylobacter
Diarrhoea, vomiting, fever
4 foods which bacteria will grow on easily
Chicken, milk, cream and meats
Where should high risk foods be stored?
In the fridge or freezer
At what degrees are bacteria destroyed at?
64-100
At what degrees is the danger zone for bacteria
5-63
At what degrees do the bacteria multiply slowly?
1-4
At what degrees are the bacteria dormant?
-18