What three types of hazards make food unsafe?
Biological, Chemical, and Physical
What are some examples of pathogens?
bacteria, virus, parasite, fungi
Can chemicals in your operation contaminate food?
Yes
What is an example of a natural physical hazard in food?
fish bones, fruit pits
What is an example of a non-natural physical hazard in food?
hair, glass, bandage, jewelry
What are the four ways people make food unsafe?
poor personal hygiene, cross-contamination, time/temperature abuse, poor cleaning/sanatizing
What is an example of poor personal hygiene making food unsafe?
sneezing on food, not washing hands...
What is cross-contamination?
transferring pathogens from food to food or surfaces
What is time-temperature abuse?
letting food stay too long at temperatures that allow pathogen growth
What is an example of poor cleaning and sanatizing?
answer will vary; food particles still on a plate after washing
Why is food safety important?
it keeps people safe
What is a foodborne illness?
a disease that is transmitted to people through food
Leaving frozen fish to thaw on the counter over night is an example of...
time-temperature abuse
Using the same knife to cut pork and then vegetables right after is an example of ....
cross-contamination
Not washing your hands after going to the bathroom is an example of....
poor personal hygiene
Not rinsing a cutting board thoroughly after washing is an example of...
poor cleaning and sanitizing
