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1. Lag - log - stationary - and death






2. Common source: seafood toxins -food linked: clams - mussels - oysters - scallops -common symptoms: numbness - tingling of the mouth face arms and legs - dizziness - nausea - vomiting - diarrhea -most important preventative measure: Purchase from an a






3. Processed by removing the air around the product sealed in a package; bacon is an example






4. Common source: virus -food linked: ready-to-eat food - shellfish from contaminated water -common symptoms: fever - general weakness - nausea - abdominal pain - jaundice (appears later) -when symptoms show: may not show for weeks but can be highly inf






5. After 4 hrs. pathogens may grow into a level high enough to cause illness






6. Common source: bacteria -food linked: egg salad - tuna salad - chicken salad - macaroni salad - deli meat -common symptoms: nausea - vomiting and retching - abdominal cramps -most important preventative measure: practicing personal hygiene






7. The transfer of an allergen from a food containing an allergen to a food that does not contain the allergen






8. 1. infants and preschool-age children 2. pregnant women 3. elderly people 4. others with compromised immune systems






9. Occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one surface or food to another






10. 1. wet hands and arms with running water as hot as you can comfortably stand (at least 100degrees) 2. apply enough soap to build a good lather 3. scrub hands and arms vigorously for ten to fifteen seconds 4. rinse hands and arms thoroughly under runn






11. Habits that include keeping the hands - hair - and body clean and wearing clean and appropriate uniforms. Avoiding unsanitary actions and reporting illness and injury are also features of good personal hygiene






12. Small - living organisms that can be seen only through a microscope (not all cause illness - but some do)






13. The most common and versatile type of thermometer - measuring temperature through a metal probe with a sensor in the end. Most can measure temperatures from 0degrees to 220degrees and are accurate to within plus/minus 2degrees. They are easily calibr






14. (six conditions pathogens need to grow) Food - Acidtity - Temperature - Time - Oxygen - and Moisture






15. Common source: parasite -food linked: improperly treated water - produce -common symptoms:Initially: fever Later: diarrhea - abdominal cramps - nausea -most important preventative measure: purchasing from approved - reputable suppliers






16. Color: no discoloration Texture: firm flesh that springs back when touched Odor: no odor Packaging: product should be surrounded by crushed - self-draining ice






17. 1. assign specific equipment to each type of food product 2. clean and sanitize all work surfaces - equipment - and utensils after each task






18. Lead - copper - zinc






19. It is sometimes found in cookware - such as pots and pans






20. Form that some bacteria can take to protect themsleves when nutrients are not available






21. Single-use finger cover worn over bandages on hands and fingers that protect the bandage and keep it from falling off into food






22. Time and temperature monitoring device attached to a food shipment to determine if the product's temperature has exceeded safe limits during shipment or subsequent storage






23. Odor: no odor Shells: clean and unbroken






24. Physical objects - such as hair - dirt - metal staples - and broken glass - as well as bones in fillets - that have contaminated food






25. Common source: seafood toxins -food linked: Barracuda - Grouper - Jacks - Snapper -common symptoms: reversal of hot and cold sensations - nausea - vomiting - tingling in fingers lips or toes - joint and muscle pain -most important preventative measur






26. Path food takes through an establishment - from purchasing and receiving through storing - prepping - cooking - holding - cooling - reheating - and serving






27. Chemical substances - such as cleaners - sanitizers - polishes - machine lubricants - and toxic metals - that leach from cookware and equipment






28. Audits focus on worker health and hygiene - field sanitation and animal control - fertilizer and pesticide usage - irrigation water - harvest practices






29. 1. following hygienic hand practices 2. maintaining personal cleanliness 3. wearing clean and appropriate uniforms and following dress codes 4. avoiding certain habits and actions 5. maintaining good health 6. reporting illnesses






30. Presence of harmful substances in food






31. -common source: bacteria -food linked to: incorrectly canned food - reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) food - temp=abused vegetables (baked potato) - untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures -common symptoms: Initially- nausea and vomiting Later- weakness - doub






32. People who carry pathogens and infect others without ever getting sick themselves






33. Measurement of how acidic or alkaline a food is (0.0-6.9- acidic) (7.1-14.0- alkaline) pathogens grow best in pH (4.6-7.5)






34. Used to keep food safe by creating a barrier between hands and food






35. 1. as soon as they become soiled or torn 2. before beginning a different task 3. at least every four hours during continual use - and more often when necessary 4. after handling raw meat and before handling ready-to-eat food






36. Temperature pathogens grow best in (41-135 degrees)






37. Illness caused when toxic metals are leached from utensils or equipment containing them






38. Common source: bacteria -food linked: undercooked ground beef - contaminated produce -common symptoms: diarrhea (bloody) - abdominal cramps - kidney failure (severe cases) -most important preventative measure: controlling time and temperature






39. Common source: seafood toxins -food linked: clams - mussel - oysters - scallops -common symptoms: vomiting - diarrhea - abdominal pain - confusion - memory loss - disorientation - seizure - coma -most important preventative measure: purchasing from a






40. AIDS - hepatitis B and C - and tuberculosis






41. Must show that the establishment did everything that could be reasonably expected to keep its food safe






42. Good manufacturing practices- FDA's minimum sanitation and processing requirements for producing safe food. They describe the methods - equipment - facilities - and controls used to process food.






43. Tags that document where the shellfish was harvested. Must be kept for 90 days from the date written on them






44. Liquids or gels that are used to lower the number of pathogens on skin






45. Sealed under sterile conditions to keep it from being contaminated






46. Shrimp - crab - lobster






47. Check products for proper temperatures - expired code dates - signs of thawing and refreezing - pest damage - etc.






48. Organism that needs to live in a host organism to survive. Parasites can be found in water and inside many animals - such as cows - chickens - pigs - and fish. Proper cooking and freezing will kill parasites. Avoiding cross-contamination and practici






49. Common source: seafood toxins -food linked: clams - mussels - oysters -common symptoms: tingling and numbness of the lips tongue and throat - dizziness - reversal of hot and cold sensations - vomiting - diarrhea -most important preventative measure:






50. Disease carried or transmitted to people by food







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