Food Contamination

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A sickness caused by eating food that contains a contaminant?

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Foodborne illness

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One-celled living organisms so small that they can only be seen with a microscope.

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Bacteria

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A dangerous bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

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Salmonella

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To thoroughly clean surfaces to get rid of bacteria and it is the first step in preventing foodborne illness.

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Sanitize

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When harmful bacteria are transferred from one food or surface to another.

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Cross-contamination

Front

Salmonella and E-coli are two bacteria that can make a person extremely sick or can cause death. True or False?

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True

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Ways to sanitize a kitchen are to NEVER wipe lids of cans before opening, use dirty sponges, run garbage disposal once a week, wash your dishtowels once a month in cold water, and use the same spoon every time you taste food when you are cooking.

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False

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You should wash produce thoroughly under cold water and use a vegetable scrubber to loosen dirt on hard vegetables.

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True

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You should use the same cutting board for meats and vegetables and you do not have to clean in between cutting each.

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False

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Always thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight and never thaw them lying on the counter or in a sink of water.

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True