Food Safety

What is Microbiology?

The bacteria that cause food poisoning are known as ____ Bacteria

What (6) conditions do bacteria need in order to grow?

Bacteria can be round, oval or spiral:

• True

• False

What microorganism is used in the production of antibiotics?

During pasteurisation milk is heated to ____ degrees for ____ seconds before being cooled quickly

Food Poisoning symptoms can be similar to a mild food allergy or intolerance

• True

• False

What does Cross Contamination mean?

Which of the following are potential sources of E. coli (tick all that apply)

• Beef

• Poultry

• Water

• Shelfish

Outline how water can be contaminated with E. coli