Chapter 1 Flashcards
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define: foodborne illness
a disease transmitted to people by food
What are the 7 challenges to food safety?
time
language and culture
literacy and education
pathogens
unapproved suppliers
high risk customers
staff turnover
What are the 8 costs of a foodborne illness to an operation?
loss of customers
loss of reputation
negative media exposure
lawsuits and legal fees
increased insurance premiums
lowered staff morale
staff missing work
staff retraining
What are the 3 types of contaminations?
physical
biological
chemical
define: contamination
the presence of harmful substances in food
____________ ____________ is the greatest threat to food safety
Biological contamination
_____ ____, _______, ______, and ______ are biological hazards
certain viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria
Chemical hazards are…
cleaners, sanitizers, polishes, machine lubricants, and toxic metals
define: physical hazards
Foreign objects that can accidentally get into food and contaminate it
hair, dirt, metal staples, and broken glass, as well as naturally-occurring objects, such as bones in fillets are examples of…
physical hazards
what are the 5 most common risk factors that cause foodborne illnesses
Food from unsafe sources.
Inadequate cooking.
Improper hot/cold holding temperatures.
Contaminated equipment.
Poor personal hygiene.
define: time temp. abuse
the act of allowing foods to stay in the temperature danger zone of 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit
what is the time temp danger zone
41F-135F
define: cross contamination
Pathogens can be transferred from one surface or food to another
Give examples: poor personal hygiene (4 possible options)
fail to wash hands
comes to work while sick
cough or sneeze on food
touch or scratch wounds and then touch food
prevent foodborne illnesses by…
controlling time and temp.
preventing cross contamination
practicing poor personal hygiene
purchase from approved reputable suppliers
define: TCS foods
food requiring time and temp. control for safety
what does TCS stand for
TEMPERATURE CONTROL for SAFETY
What are some TCS foods (13 possible answers)
dairy
meat (beef pork lamb)
fish
baked potatoes
tofu/soy protein
cut fruits and vegetables
eggs
poultry
shellfish
heat treated plant food (rice)
beans
untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures
sprout and sprout seeds
What makes up the high risk population
the elderly
preschool age children
people with compromised immune systems
What does FDA stand for
Food and Drug Administration
Who inspects all food but meat, poultry, and eggs
the FDA
What does USDA stand for
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Who regulates and inspects meat, poultry, and eggs
The USDA
