Foodborne Illnesses

By the end of today’s lesson, you should be able to demonstrate how to avoid being overcome by a foodborne illness

Foodborne Illnesses An Illness caused by consuming foods or beverages that have been contaminated with pathogens or toxins. Pathogen - a germ that causes disease. Toxin - a poisonous substance

Ways to prevent foodborne illnesses 1. Check cans carefully. 2. Check to see that hamburger, pork or chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Ways to prevent foodborne illnesses 3. Be on the lookout for food that contains uncooked eggs. 4. Give foods and beverages the smell test

Tips to reduce risk of getting a foodborne Illness Tips for grocery shopping Do not buy can with dents or bulges. Do not buy cracked or dirty eggs. Buy milk that is pasteurized. Pick up cold and frozen foods last.

Tips for Refrigerating & Freezing Foods Place cold & frozen food in refrigerator and freezer ASAP. Refrigerator temperature (34*F &40*F) Freezer (0*F). Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave. Eat or freeze leftovers within 2 days

Tips for Preparing Meals Wash hands with soap & water for at least 20 seconds. Cover up open sores or cuts on your hands with rubber or plastic gloves. Do not prepare food for others if you have a cold, flu or symptoms of illness. Cook meat until it is no longer red or pink.

SALMONELLOSIS & CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS Salmonellosis is a foodborne Illness caused by consuming food contaminated by Salmonella bacteria. Campylobacteriosis is a foodborne Illness caused by consuming food contaminated by Campylobacter bacteria.

Salmonella and Campylobacter live in the intestines of animals. The bacteria enters the body when people consume contaminated meat, poultry or eggs that are raw or undercooked

Symptoms & Treatment Symptoms: Fever Diarrhea Cramps Vomiting Drink plenty of fluids Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed

Tips to reduce risk of getting a foodborne Illness Tips for Microwaving Foods Cover food to allow steam to cook food all the way through. Do not use foam, plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the Microwave. Stir or rotate food once or twice so food cooks evenly

Tips to reduce risk of getting a foodborne Illness Tips for Eating at a Buffet Do not eat food that is suppose to be cold if it is not on ice. Do not eat food that is suppose to be hot if it is at room temperature Do not eat undercooked meat or poultry