bacteria types Flashcards
what bacteria can live on the skin, hair, inside of noses and can be found in hand made ready to eat foods
Staphylococcus
how long does it take for Staphylococcus symptoms to appear
1-6 hours
name 3 ways you can control Staphylococcus
-by keeping personal good hygiene
-covering cuts when you prepare food
-washing hands throughly pre-
preparation
where can listeria be found
-shellfish
-soft cheeses
-unwashed veg
-unpasteurised milk
-ready to eat food
the dangers of listeria
-miscarriages
-can affect a foetus
how can you control listeria
-avoiding cross-contamination
-only consuming pasteurised dairy products
-reheating foods until piping hot
-washing uncooked vegetables
-correctly storing meat
what bacteria is responsible for most cases of food poisoning in UK?
Campylobacter
where can Campylobacter be located?
-uncooked or undercooked poultry
-unpasteurised milk
-untreated water
-shellfish and mushrooms
what bacteria’s symptoms can take up to 2-5 days to appear?
Campylobacter
how can Campylobacter be controlled
-thoroughly cooking meat and poultry
-washing salads that are pre-packaged
-preventing cross-contamination
- NOT washing raw chicken
where can salmonella be located?
-untreated eggs
-unpasteurised milk
-raw or undercooked poultry and meat
-unwashed fruit and veg
How long does it take for the symptoms of salmonella to appear?
6-72 hours
how can you control salmonella?
-washing hands after handling eggshells or uncooked meat
-washing fruit and vegetables before cooking,
-thoroughly cooking meat, poultry and eggs
-preventing cross-contamination
what does E. coli do and where is it found?
-E. coli, and damaged kidneys (can be fatal)
- raw/undercooked poultry, meat and seafood products
-vegetables that haven’t been washed
-unpasteurised milk or products made from it
What bacteria symptoms takes 1-3 days?
E. coli
