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Food poisioning can be caused by what?
Eating food that has been contaminated by bacteria
In the right conditions, bacteria does what?
Multiplies (very fast) and can make you sick if you eat it
Why is bacteria so dangerious?
Because you can't see it; food may look, smell and taste normal
What are some symptoms of food poisioning?
Upset stomach diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration
What does bacteria need to grow?
Moisture, Time, Food and Temperature (warmth).
What should you do with spoiled food?
Throw it away - don't eat it
What is 'cross contamination'?
When bacteria is transferred onto food that can then be eaten (raw or cooked)
What happens to bacteria when food items are put in the fridge/freezer?
They go to sleep (dormant) but are not killed. They can be revived when favourable conditions return
What is the temperature "danger zone"?
Between 5-60 degrees celcius
What happens if food contaminated with bacteria is heated to 60 degrees celcius or above? (Ideally 75 degrees)
The bacteria is killed and the food is safe to eat
What temperature is a normal fridge?
About 4-5 degrees celcius
What temperature should you reheat food to to kill harmful bacteria?
82 degrees celcius
