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Bacteria FTX

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