NYC Food Protection Course
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2024/2025
What is a biological hazard?
The presence of microorganisms in food
How does food contaminated with harmful, pathogenic bacteria,
often appear?
They often appear not contaminated, there is no change in
appearance, taste, or smell
Under favorable conditions, the number of bacteria in a food can
double every...
20-30 min
What are 4 phases of bacteria growth?
,Lag, log, stationary, death
In which phase of bacteria growth does bacteria grow the most
rapidly?
Log phase
What are 6 factors that affect the growth of bacteria?
FATTOM: Food, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture
How do viruses spread?
Viruses cannot reproduce in food. However, viruses can be
transmitted to people if they get into food.
What are 2 common food-borne viruses?
Hepatitis A and norovirus
How are hepatitis A and norovirus transmitted? How can this be
prevented?
, They are transmitted when a person ingests food or water that
has been contaminated with the feces of an infected person. It
can be prevented by proper handwashing after using the toilet.
What is Trichinella spiralis?
A food-borne parasite (which causes the disease trichinosis) often
found in under-cooked pork
How can trichinosis be prevented?
Cook pork to 150 degrees for 15 seconds
What is Anisakis simplex?
Food-borne parasite typically found in marine fish
What is Salmonella enteritidis?
Bacterium commonly found in raw poultry and raw shell eggs
How can we control the growth of the microorganism Clostridium
perfringens?
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