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Microorganism
Tiny living thing that can only be seen through a microscope
Contaminate
To spoil or dirty food
Pathogenic
Causing disease
Microorganisms that cause food spoilage are..
Bacteria, yeasts and moulds
What are the four things bacteria need to grow
Food Moisture, time and warmth
What is the ideal temperature for bacteria growth
In the danger zone 5-63C , preferred temperature 37C
Salmonella the most common form of food poisoning main sources
Eggs and poultry
Campylobacter poisoning symptoms are diarrhoea and headaches .. caught from
Meat, poultry and shellfish
Staphylococcus aureus that causes food poisoning is found...
In the nose, throat and skin of humans
What are bacteria doing at -18C
They are dormant (not growing) this is the freezer
What are bacteria doing at 0 to 5C
Reproducing extremely slowly
What is key about the temperature 72C
This when bacteria is at a safe level
High risk foods are...
Meat, eggs, dairy produce, fish and cooked rice
Chilling food
Extends the shelf life
The temperature food should be reheated to
Above 72C only once
Food probes should be cleaned with ....
an antibacterial wipe
Good personal hygiene is...
Clean apron. hair back or covered, no jewellery, washing hands
Cuts should be covered with
blue waterproof plaster
If a food worker is ill
They should report sickness to supervisor
Good kitchen hygiene is...
Using colour coded chopping boards, equipment and surfaces clean, avoiding cross contamination storing raw and cooked foods apart
Ambient storage
Is storage in a cupboard at room temperature
The three types of contaminants are..
Physical , biological, chemical
Physical contaminants are
hair, string, washer things you can see with naked eye
Chemical contaminants are ..
Bleach, fly spray, washing up liquid
Biological contaminants are...
Bacteria, moulds, yeast
FIFO means
First in first out important in stock rotation

Hot holding

keeping food above 63C