types of foodborne illness

Question 1

what is a foodborne illness?

Answer 1

a sickness transmitted from contaminated food or water

Question 2

describe the 4 steps to preventing foodborne illness?

Answer 2

clean - hands, surfaces, and produce
separate - cooked and raw foods to avoid cross-contamination
cook - foods carefully to destroy harmful bacteria
chill - follow the “cool” rules

Question 3

what is the danger zone?

Answer 3

the zone where bacteria thrives
40° F - 140 ° F

Question 4

how quickly do leftovers need to be refrigerated?

Answer 4

within 2 hours

Question 5

list some common symptoms to foodborne illness

Answer 5

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever

Question 6

what is botulism and how it is caused?

Answer 6

a toxin that attacks the body’s central nervous system
caused by consuming improperly canned foods

Question 7

what is salmonella and how is it caused?

Answer 7

a bacteria that affects the gut
caused by eating raw or under cooked meat, egg, or dairy products

Question 8

what is e.coli and how is it caused?

Answer 8

a toxin that damages the lining of the small intestine
caused by fecal contamination of vegetables

Question 9

what is the difference between pasteurized and pasteurized products?

Answer 9

pasteurized products have been exposed to high temperatures to destroy harmful microbes
- lower chance of getting a foodborne illness