NFS 1049 Study Guide - Microorganism, Cutting Board, Sodium Nitrite
Document Summary
The us food supply is among the safest in the world. However, foodborne illness continues to be a national public health issue. Post september 11, 2001, concerns over biological warfare- ex anthrax in mail. Each stop along the farm-to-table chain plays a role in ensuring that our nation"s food supply is fresh, of high quality, and safe from hazards. If a link in this chain is broken, the safety and integrity of our nation"s food supply can be threatened. 3 classifications of biological hazards: foodborne infections. Infectious bacteria are those that invade the intestinal tract and then grow inside the damage the intestinal tract: cause diarrhea and vomiting, the onset of disease is usually 12 hrs. Salmonella, shigella: foodborne intoxication intoxication, bacteria produce toxin in the food during growth, causing, can be caused by improper storage, ex. The onset is very fast (hours: foodborne intoxification.
