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What is the typical incubation period for listeria infections?
What is the typical incubation period for listeria infections?
Which group is NOT considered high risk for foodborne illnesses?
Which group is NOT considered high risk for foodborne illnesses?
What percentage of foodborne outbreaks were linked to contaminated foods?
What percentage of foodborne outbreaks were linked to contaminated foods?
Which bacteria resulted in the highest hospitalization rate during outbreaks?
Which bacteria resulted in the highest hospitalization rate during outbreaks?
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In the stationary phase of bacterial growth, what happens to the bacteria?
In the stationary phase of bacterial growth, what happens to the bacteria?
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What factor does NOT affect bacterial growth?
What factor does NOT affect bacterial growth?
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What is the main method for food preservation mentioned in the content?
What is the main method for food preservation mentioned in the content?
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How is bacterial multiplication described mathematically?
How is bacterial multiplication described mathematically?
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Which of the following best describes the properties of Salmonella spp. Nontyphoidal?
Which of the following best describes the properties of Salmonella spp. Nontyphoidal?
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What is a common environmental source for Clostridium Perfringens?
What is a common environmental source for Clostridium Perfringens?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Salmonella infections?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Salmonella infections?
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What role do metal detectors play in food safety?
What role do metal detectors play in food safety?
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Which of the following pathogens is a spore-forming bacterium?
Which of the following pathogens is a spore-forming bacterium?
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Which of the following is considered a potential hazard that must be monitored in food safety?
Which of the following is considered a potential hazard that must be monitored in food safety?
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How do insects relate to food safety?
How do insects relate to food safety?
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What were the consequences of the Salmonella outbreak linked to Milo's Poultry Farm?
What were the consequences of the Salmonella outbreak linked to Milo's Poultry Farm?
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What is the main difference between foodborne infection and foodborne intoxication?
What is the main difference between foodborne infection and foodborne intoxication?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of food safety issues?
Which of the following is NOT a source of food safety issues?
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What is the most common virus associated with foodborne illnesses?
What is the most common virus associated with foodborne illnesses?
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Which foodborne pathogen has the highest death rate?
Which foodborne pathogen has the highest death rate?
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What type of contamination can heavy metals in tuna be classified under?
What type of contamination can heavy metals in tuna be classified under?
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What is one consequence of foodborne illnesses?
What is one consequence of foodborne illnesses?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of foodborne illness?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of foodborne illness?
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What role do additives and colorants have in food safety?
What role do additives and colorants have in food safety?
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Study Notes
Food Safety Overview
- Consumers expect food to be 100% safe.
- Food safety is free from defects that may cause consumer illness and injury.
- Food safety issues can arise from various sources including transportation, handling, storage, packaging, processing, raw materials, and ingredients.
Food Safety Hazards
- Toxicity: The capacity of a substance to harm.
- Hazard: The likelihood of harm occurring.
- Safety: The absence of likelihood to harm when used normally.
- Proposition 65: Chemicals traced in food may cause cancer.
- Prion: A factor linked to Mad Cow Disease.
- Pesticides, Fertilizers, Drug Residues: These can contaminate food.
- Chemicals and Pollutants: Tuna, for example, can be contaminated with heavy metals.
- Physical Contaminants: Examples include glass, bone in non-bone products, and broken needles.
- Additives, Colorants, and Flavors: These may cause allergic reactions or mislabeling issues.
Foodborne Illness
- Pathogens: Cause foodborne disease (e.g., E.coli)
- Spoilage: Affects meat quality (e.g., discoloration, rotten smell)
- Foodborne Illness Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea.
- Annual Statistics: 48 million cases, 125,000 hospitalizations, 3,000 deaths.
- Economic Loss: Billions of dollars.
Common Foodborne Pathogens
- Norovirus: The #1 virus.
- Salmonella: The #1 bacteria and the leading cause of death.
- Clostridium:
- Campylobacter:
- Staphylococcus:
- Listeria monocytogenes: The #1 foodborne death rate (16%). Found in ready-to-eat foods.
Two Types of Foodborne Illness
- Foodborne Infection: Living pathogenic microorganisms that enter the human intestinal tract.
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Foodborne Intoxication: Toxins formed by microbes in food. Microorganisms do not need to be consumed.
- Staph: 1-7 hours
- Salmonella: 7-72 hours
- Listeria: 2-3 days
- E.coli: 3-4 days
At-Risk Populations
- Immunocompromised: Individuals with weakened immune systems.
- Pregnant Women:
- Children & Infants:
- Elderly:
Foodborne Outbreaks
- Occur when two or more people experience similar illnesses after eating the same food.
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Causes:
- Contaminated Foods: 65%
- Animal Contact: 34%
- Salmonella Strains in Labs: 1%
- Root Vegetables: The leading cause of foodborne illnesses (18.3%).
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Top Three Outbreaks:
- Salmonella: 83 outbreaks (64%)
- STEC: 29 cases (22%)
- Listeria: 18 outbreaks (14%)
Bacterial Growth
- Binary Fission: One bacterium splits into two.
- Generation Time: The time it takes for a bacterial population to double.
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Factors Affecting Bacterial Growth:
- Temperature
- Oxygen
- pH:
- Moisture
- Nutrient Substrate
Controlling Bacterial Growth
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Low Temperatures: Essential for food preservation.
- 85% of foods are refrigerated.
- A 10 °C temperature increase reduces shelf life by 50%.
- Oxygen Control: Vacuum packaging and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
- Metal Detectors: Identify metal contaminants in food.
- X-ray Machines: Detect a wider range of hazards.
- Food Radar Systems
Additional Food Safety Hazards
- Insects: Can serve as vectors for pathogens.
- Hair
- Filth
- Spoilage
- Economic Fraud
- Regulatory Food Standards Violations
Important Pathogen Notes
- Norovirus:
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Salmonella spp. (Nontyphoidal):
- Rod-shaped
- Gram-negative
- Non-spore-forming
- Motile
- Found in the intestinal tracts of warm and cold-blooded animals
- Can be ingested through food, fecal particles, or water
- Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever
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Clostridium Perfringens:
- Rod-shaped
- Spore-forming
- Gram-positive
- Anaerobic
- Found in soil and the intestines of humans and animals
- Targets schools, hospitals, and nursing homes
- Causes gastrointestinal illness
- Oral transmission
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Test your knowledge on food safety, including the various hazards that can affect consumers. This quiz covers topics ranging from toxic substances and foodborne illnesses to the impact of contaminants in food. Enhance your understanding of how to ensure food safety and protect consumer health.
