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Foods and Their Risk of Contamination
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Eggs
Risk of Salmonella. Preventive measures include keeping eggs refrigerated, cooking eggs until yolks are firm, and avoiding raw or undercooked eggs in foods like homemade mayonnaise.
Soft Cheeses
Risk of Listeria contamination. Preventive measures include choosing pasteurized options, refraining from consumption if immunocompromised, and proper storage.
Canned Foods
Risk of Botulism. Preventive measures include inspecting cans for damage, proper canning procedures, and discarding any swollen or damaged cans.
Raw Milk and Juices
Risk of Listeria, E.coli, and Salmonella. Preventive measures include choosing pasteurized products, avoiding homemade unpasteurized products, and storing promptly in a cold environment.
Poultry
Risk of Salmonella and Campylobacter. Preventive measures include proper cooking to 165°F, avoiding cross-contamination, and thorough hand washing.
Sprouts
Risk of Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria. Preventive measures include cooking sprouts thoroughly, purchasing from safe sources, and avoiding raw sprouts in high-risk populations.
Rice and Pasta
Risk of Bacillus cereus. Preventive measures include proper cooking, rapid cooling and storage at the correct temperature, and reheating to at least 165°F before consumption.
Red Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork)
Risk of E.coli, Salmonella, and Toxoplasmosis. Preventive measures include cooking to recommended temperatures, storing properly, and using separate utensils for raw meat.
Leafy Greens
Risk of E.coli and Salmonella. Preventive measures include proper washing, avoiding cross-contamination, and purchasing from reputable sources.
Seafood
Risk of Mercury exposure and Vibrio infection. Preventive measures include choosing lower-mercury fish, proper refrigeration, and cooking shellfish thoroughly.
Raw Nuts and Seeds
Risk of Salmonella and E.coli. Preventive measures include purchasing from reputable suppliers, proper storage, and roasting or cooking if necessary.
Processed Foods (e.g., Deli Meats)
Risk of Listeria contamination. Preventive measures include keeping products refrigerated, avoiding consumption if in a high-risk group, and following product handling instructions.
Fresh Berries
Risk of Norovirus and Hepatitis A. Preventive measures include thorough washing, buying from reputable sources, and avoiding pre-cut or pre-washed berries when possible.
Dairy Products
Risk of Listeriosis and E.coli. Preventive measures include purchasing pasteurized products, refrigerate promptly, and discard expired items.
Melons
Risk of Salmonella and Listeria. Preventive measures include thorough washing of the rind before cutting, refrigerating cut melon, and consuming it within a safe time frame.
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