Food Safety Flashcard

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What is a foodborne illness?

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An illness caused by food that contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard that can cause foodborne illness? Biological, Chemical, Physical, Accidental

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Accidental

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What are the most common symptoms experienced by people that have contracted a food borne illness?

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Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting

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Why is it important to understand food safety?

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To keep people from getting sick

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What is the food danger zone?

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A temperature range where harmful bacteria can grow in food

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What is the main cause of food-borne illnesses?

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Poor hygiene.

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What is cross-contamination?

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A pathogen being transferred from a contaminated surface to food

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What can happen if food remains at the temperature danger zone?

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It can allow pathogens to grow and cause illness.

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What are the three types of hazards that make food unsafe?

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Biological, chemical, physical

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Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard in food? A worm in an apple, Cleaning chemicals in food, Broken glass in a salad

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A worm in an apple