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It is the transfer of bacteria or other microorganisms from one substance to another.
Cross Contamination
Food Poisoning
Foodborne Illness
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Adding contaminated foods to non-contaminated foods
Equipment to food contamination
Food to food contamination
People to food contamination
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Bacteria on surfaces like countertops, utensils and cutting boards can contaminate the food
Equipment to food contamination
Food to food contamination
People to food contamination
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Happens when a food becomes contaminated by some kind of chemical substance.
Physical contamination
Microbial contamination
Chemical contamination
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Happens when a food has been contaminated by microorganisms.
Physical contamination
Microbial contamination
Chemical contamination
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Happens when food has been contaminated by a foreign object.
Physical contamination
Allergenic contamination
Chemical contamination
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Occurs when a food that causes an allergic reaction comes into contact with another food.
Physical contamination
Allergenic contamination
Chemical contamination
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Transfers of bacteria from our body or clothes to food during many steps of food preparation.
Equipment to food contamination
People to food contamination
Food to food contamination
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It refers to the conditions and practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Sanitation
Hygiene
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It is the reduction of contamination with foreign matter including microorganisms to a level harmless to health.
Hygiene
Sanitation
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Where can food contamination occur?
Harvesting
Cooking/serving
All of the above
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What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?
Control time and temperature.
Practice good personal hygiene.
Prevent cross-contamination.
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What is an example of cross-contamination?
Preparing raw chicken and vegetables on the same cutting board
Cutting raw vegetables with a clean chef's knife
Using clean hands and work surfaces when preparing food
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Leftovers can be reheated as many times as you like?
True
False
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Ways to sanitize a kitchen are to NEVER wipe lids of cans before opening, use dirty sponges, run garbage disposal once a week, wash your dishtowels once a month in cold water, and use the same spoon every time you taste food when you are cooking.
True
False
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Which item is a potential physical contaminant?
metal shavings
parasites
sweat
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When should you wash your hands when preparing food?
After handling raw eggs
After handling raw meats
All of the above
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You should wash produce thoroughly under cold water and use a vegetable scrubber to loosen dirt on hard vegetables.
True
False
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You should use the same cutting board for meats and vegetables and you do not have to clean in between cutting each.
True
False
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It is ok to serve food that has been sitting out at room temperature for 6 hours.
True
False