Unit 2 Flashcards
Food poisoning
An illness that can occur after eating contaminated food
Contamination
This occurs when something that gets into food that shouldn’t be there e.g. bacteria
Bacteria
A microscopic organism which might cause disease
How do bacteria survive and multiply
Food, moisture, warmth, time
What happens to bacteria in the freezer, and what temperature is it
Bacteria are dormant in the freezer, -18°
What happens to bacteria in the fridge and what temperature is it
Bacteria multiply slowly in the fridge, 1 to 4°
What does bacteria do in the danger zone and what temperature is it
Bacteria multiply rapidly between 5 and 63°
What happens to bacteria in the temperature 64 to 100°
Bacteria are destroyed
What does dormant mean
Dormant means inactive. The bacteria are alive, but not actively growing or multiplying
What should be kept in the fridge
High risk foods such as dairy products and meat should be kept in the fridge
What should be kept in the freezer
Foods like leftovers and frozen food should be kept in the freezer
What should be kept in a cupboard
Foods like biscuits, flour, cereal and oil
Why is a use by date needed
Some foods such as meat and dairy foods are considered high risk foods because bacteria will grow on them easily. They are moist and usually contain protein, vitamins and minerals
Name four high-risk foods
Chicken, sandwiches, fish, cream
Explain the term food poisoning
Food poisoning occurs when a person becomes ill after eating contaminated food
