Helpful Bacteria

Most types of bacteria are not harmful and do not cause disease.

Bacteria are needed to make cheese, butter, yogurt, vinegar, sour cream, acetone and to grow alfalfa

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help turn nitrogen into food that plants can use.

Harmful Bacteria A few bacteria can cause trouble

Examples: food spoilage, diseases of people, farm animals, pets, and crops

Food spoilage can be prevented by correctly heating, drying, salting or smoking foods

Human diseases caused by bacteria include Pneumonia Diphtheria Tuberculosis Whooping Cough

Bacterial disease can be treated with antibiotics

Animal diseases caused by bacteria include anthrax and cholera

Plant diseases include fire blight and soft rot.

Question 1

• It’s safe to hold food at room temperature for a short time?• True• False

Question 2

• Which is the best board to use for chopping foods?• Wood• Plastic

Question 3

• Which is the LEAST likely to increase your risk of food poisoning when added to a dish?• Tuna• Chicken• Salami• Mayonnaise

Question 4

• When freezing at home, you should rewrap store bought meat in new packaging?• True• False

Question 5

• An older person is more vulnerable to food borne illness than a younger person?• True• False

Question 6

• Which are the best ways to thaw food?• In the refrigerator• Under cold running water• Under warm running water • On the counter• In the microwave

Question 7

• How long can leftover cooked meat or poultry be saved in the refrigerator?• 7 to 10 days• 5 to 7 days• 3 to 4 days • Overnight

Question 8

• Where is food poisoning most likely to occur?• Home• Restaurant

Question 9

• Raw seafood poses little risk of food poisoning?• True• False

Question10

• How long can unopened processed meats like hot dogs and lunch meat be refrigerated?• 3 days• 5 to 7 days• 2 weeks• 3 to 4 weeks

Question 11

• It’s safe to keep hard boiled eggs at room temperature?• True • False

Question 12

• How long will food keep in a full freezer if your power goes out?• 12 hours• 1 day• 2 days • 3 days

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