Food Borne Illness Flashcard

Front

To avoid food borne illnesses, it is best to ____________ after using the toilet.

Back

wash hands

Answer explanation

To avoid food borne illnesses, it is essential to wash hands after using the toilet. This practice helps remove harmful bacteria and viruses, ensuring food safety and personal hygiene.

Front

If produce comes in a package, then it is safe to eat.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because not all packaged produce is safe to eat. Packaging does not guarantee safety; contamination or spoilage can occur regardless of packaging.

Front

The USDA recommends a minimum safe internal temperature for chicken to be ______ Degrees F.

Back

165

Answer explanation

The USDA recommends cooking chicken to a minimum internal temperature of 165 Degrees F to ensure it is safe to eat. This temperature effectively kills harmful bacteria, making it the correct choice.

Front

The _______ ensures that food service establishment are meeting standards to prevent illness.

Back

USDA

Answer explanation

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is responsible for ensuring food service establishments meet safety standards to prevent foodborne illnesses, making it the correct choice for this question.

Front

Use separate _____________ to ensure no cross contamination of your food.

Back

cutting boards

Answer explanation

Using separate cutting boards is essential to prevent cross-contamination, especially between raw meats and vegetables. This practice helps maintain food safety, unlike using forks or refrigerators, which do not directly address contamination.

Front

What food borne illness is most commonly associated with chicken, eggs, and other forms of poultry?

Back

Salmonella

Answer explanation

Salmonella is the foodborne illness most commonly linked to chicken, eggs, and poultry. It can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and is often associated with undercooked or contaminated poultry products.

Front

Where do most accidents occur in the house?

Back

Kitchen

Answer explanation

Most accidents occur in the kitchen due to the presence of sharp objects, hot surfaces, and slippery floors. These hazards make it a high-risk area compared to other rooms in the house.

Front

Raw meats should be kept separate from ready to eat foods to prevent what?

Back

cross-contamination

Answer explanation

Raw meats can harbor harmful bacteria. Keeping them separate from ready-to-eat foods prevents cross-contamination, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. Thus, the correct answer is cross-contamination.

Front

When checking to see if food is done cooking, what part of the meat, poultry, or seafood should you place the food thermometer?

Back

The thickest part

Answer explanation

To ensure food is cooked properly, place the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat, poultry, or seafood. This area takes the longest to cook and provides the most accurate reading of doneness.

Front

Which bacteria is found in raw meats (beef), and contaminated water?

Back

E. Coli

Answer explanation

E. Coli is commonly found in raw meats, especially beef, and can contaminate water sources. It is a significant cause of foodborne illness, making it the correct answer for this question.