Food-borne Illness

Most Food-Borne Illnesses:

• Are hardly caused by home cooked meals.

• Never cause death.

• Often cause flu-like symptoms

• Is an allergic reaction

Food containing harmful microorganisms that cause food poisoning:

• Always smells bad

• Always tastes bad

• Is always old food

• Can look and taste fine

Bacteria grow rapidly in the danger zone. What is the "danger zone?"

• 30F-150F

• 40F-140F

• 70F-90F

• 90F-110F

Food borne Illness if caused by:

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Parasites

• All of these

Effective hand washing requires:

• A 30 second rinse under warm running water

• Washing with soap and warm water for 20 seconds

• The use of antibacterial soap

• The use of paper towels

By keeping raw chicken away from fresh vegetables, you are preventing:

• The meal from being tasty

• Hybernation

• Spoilage

• Cross-contamination

Microorganisms can be transferred:

• From hands to food

• From surfaces to food

• By coughing on food

• All of these

Refrigerate leftovers within _____ hour(s.)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

It isn't necessary to wash fruits and vegetables because they are cleaned at the store.

• True

• False

Bacteria grow rapidly at room temperature.

• True

• False