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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 .
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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 • Treatment: • 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