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foodborne illness | a disease transmitted by food |
food safety | how food is handled to prevent foodborne illness |
food sanitation | the cleanliness of equipment and facilities |
salmonella | foodborne illness caused by bacteria found in under cooked poultry |
E-coli | foodborne illness caused by bacteria found in under cooked meats; especially ground beef |
Campylobacter | foodborne illness caused by bacteria found in under cooked meats |
Norwalk virus | foodborne illness caused by a virus found in untreated water sources and shellfish from contaminated waters |
sanitizer | a substance or preparation used for the purpose of killing germs |
cross contamination | the passing of disease causing microorganisms from one surface to another |
USDA | United States Department of Agriculture - inspects meat |
temperature danger zone | temperature zone in which bacteria grows rapidly; 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit |
chronic conditions | a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent; people with these conditions are more likely to suffer from foodborne illnesses |
non-porous | surface that is impenetrable; items in the kitchen that come in contact with food should be non-porous |
food-grade metal | metal that is approved to hold food items |
non-conductive material | metals that do not transmit electric currents |
antiseptic | a substance which kills or retards the growth of microorganisms |
sterile bandage | a bandage that is free from dirt and germs |
abdominal thrust | exerting pressure on a victims abdomen to alleviate choking |
TCS | a food that requires time and temperature control for safety |