People groups with a higher risk of getting a food borne illness:
preschool-age children, elderly people and people with compromised immune systems
. Very young children are at higher risk for getting foodborne illness because they have not yet build up strong immune system. You just studied 5 terms!
Which populations have a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness and why?
Older adults, pregnant woman and young children
are among the most vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. People with compromised immune systems are also at risk. If you've ever become sick after eating a food contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, it's not an experience you want to repeat.
What are 2 populations that are considered high risk for a foodborne illness outbreak?
- Adults age 65 and older.
- Children younger than 5 years.
- People whose immune systems are weakened due to illness or medical treatment.
- Pregnant women.
What groups are considered the high risk population when talking about foodborne illnesses?
FOODBORNE ILLNESS OUTBREAK is when two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food. HIGHER RISK POPULATIONS INCLUDE:
Infants, preschool age children, pregnant women
, the elderly, people taking medications, and people who are seriously ill.
How can servers prepare to address the needs of customers with food allergies?
How servers can prepare to address the needs of customers with food allergies. All ingredients that are potential allergens should be disclosed on the menu.
Servers should be able to correctly answer questions about allergens in menu items
. Melisa Bouchard indicates that quests expect their food to be safe.
What four groups of the population are likely to get the most sick from foodborne illness?
- children under five years of age.
- sick people.
- pregnant women and unborn children.
- the elderly.
What are the five foodborne illnesses?
The Big 5. Let's begin with the “Big 5” foodborne pathogens stated by the CDC and the FDA. These five foodborne pathogens include
norovirus, the Hepatitis A virus, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7
.
What are the 7 food borne illnesses?
However, the CDC estimates that about 90% of all foodborne illness in this country is caused by the following seven (7) pathogens:
Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfrigens, Campylobacter, Listeria, E. coli 0157:H7 and Toxoplasma.
What are the 6 food borne diseases?
It is impossible to know about all of these sicknesses, but you should know about the 6 most common foodborne illnesses, known as the “Big 6”—
Salmonella, Salmonella typhi (Typhoid), Shigella, E. coli, Norovirus, and Hepatitis A.
What is the biggest cause of foodborne illness?
Foodborne illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses. Most foodborne diseases are
infections caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites
.
Which illness is most closely associated with time temperature abused eggs and poultry?
| Term question Definition answer | Term Which illness is most closely associated with time-temperature abused eggs and poultry? Definition Salmonellosis | Term An example of corrective action is__________. Definition reheating food on a buffet that is below 135F |
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Which foodborne illness is most often caused by incorrectly canned food?
Symptoms may develop within one to eight hours after eating and may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramps lasting one to two days.
Clostridium botulism
is most frequently associated with foods that are canned at home and are either improperly prepared or are stored in poorly sealed containers.
Which item can be served to high risk populations?
If you mainly serve a high-risk population, use only
pasteurized eggs
. Regular shell eggs may be used if the item being prepared will be fully cooked – like a blueberry muffin. Chicken, tuna, egg, pasta and potato salad have all been involved in foodborne illness outbreaks.
Why is it important to know customers food allergies?
As food service professionals, it is important that
we understand how serious food allergies can be, and how negative incidents can be avoided
. Pivotal to this is having a solid Food Allergy Awareness Program. There are several key components to an effective program: A clear policy on food allergy practices.
You must provide allergen information in writing if you sell or provide food to your customers directly. This could be either:
full allergen information on a menu
, chalkboard or in an information pack. a written notice placed in a clearly visible position explaining how your customers can obtain this information.
What is meant by food intolerance?
A food intolerance is
difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them
. It causes symptoms, such as bloating and tummy pain, which usually happen a few hours after eating the food.
