| A | B |
| foodborne illness | A disease transmitted by food. |
| contaminant | A potentially harmful substance that has accidentally gotten into food. |
| microorganism | A living substance so small it can be seen only under a microscope. |
| bacteria | Single-celled or noncellular microorganisms that live almost everywhere. |
| toxin | Poison. |
| sanitation | Maintaining clean conditions to prevent diseaseand promote good health. |
| hygiene | Practices that promote good health. |
| cross-contamination | The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another food. |
| abdominal thrust | A procedure used to save choking victims. |