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Seafood, poultry, beef, eggs, raw produce
What foods are common causes of foodborne illness?
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Clean, Separate, Chill, Cook
What are the four core practices of food safety?
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Infants, children due to smaller body size.
Who is more vulnerable to the ill effects of pesticides in food?
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Foodborne infection: illness caused by infectious agent, e.g. bacteria, virus, transmitted via food or water
Foodborne intoxication: caused my microbial toxin or poisonous chemical in food or water
Define foodborne infection and foodborne intoxication.
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Temperature range in which bacteria can multiply rapidly, 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the danger zone?
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Manufacturer must pass USDA inspection of how food is grown and processed to ensure no use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, GMOs or ionizing radiation.
How does a food become certified organic?
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Raw or undercooked eggs. poultry, meats, dairy
What are common food sources of salmonella infection?
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No longer than 2 hours. Discard if left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
How long should cooked leftovers be left out an room temperature?
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A substance that gets into a food unintentionally, e.g. mercury in seafood.
Define and give an example of a food contaminant.
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Undercooked ground beef, raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized milk and juice
Name common food sources of E. coli infection
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In the refrigerator.
What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
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Canning: loss of water-soluble vitamins due to heat and cooking liquid
Freezing: no significant nutrient loss
How do canning, freezing affect the nutrient content of a food?
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Severe, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting
Name common symptoms of E. coli infection.
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Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw food.
Describe proper handwashing technique to prevent transmission of foodborne illness.
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Monosodium glutamate: salty flavor enhancer is Asian foods, soups, sauces.
Symptoms of sensitivity: burning/flushing of skin, pain, headache
What is MSG? Name food sources and symptoms of sensitivity?
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