FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
Question
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Bacteria
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Pathogens
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Cross-Contamination
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Toxins
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Detailed explanation-1: -A food that is fully cooked can become re-contaminated if it touches other raw foods or drippings from raw foods that contain pathogens. Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples are: Touching raw meats then handling vegetables or other ready-to-eat foods without washing hands between tasks. Using a food soiled apron or towel to wipe your hands between handling different foods. Failing to change gloves between handling different foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, and utensils and it happens when they are not handled properly.