Chapter 2; Understand the Microworld

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Across
  1. 3. a toxin commonly found in tuna, bonito, mackerel, and mahimahi.
  2. 4. Many farm animals carry this bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control.
  3. 10. a parasite found in herring, cod, halibut, mackerel, and pacific salmon
  4. 12. A bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control, only lives in animals. People with typhoid fever carry the bacteria.
  5. 13. Type of fungus that causes food spoilage. Some produce toxins.
  6. 17. a bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control. Does not grow at refrigerated temperatures, grows best in the TDZ of foods.
  7. 18. smallest of the microbial food contaminants. Rely on a living host to reproduce.
  8. 19. jejuni a bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control. Bacteria commonly associated with poultry.
  9. 20. highly contagious virus; stomach bug; practice good personal hygiene like washing hands after using the bathroom
  10. 21. form that some bacteria can take to protect themselves when nutrients are not available.
  11. 24. organism that needs to live in a host organism to survive. Can be found in water and inside the guts of cows, chickens, pigs, and fish. Wiggly worms.
  12. 25. a bacteria found on human skin, hair, nose and throat; open cuts on fingers and hands can contaminate food
  13. 26. a toxin commonly found in clams, mussels, oysters and scallops
  14. 27. contracted from contaminated water sources, purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers
Down
  1. 1. causes an illness called Amnesic shellfish poisoning
  2. 2. Food handlers can transfer this parasite to food when they touch food with fingers that have feces on them; disgusting
  3. 5. Pathogens that can spoil food and sometimes make people sick.
  4. 6. Type of fungus that can cause food spoilage, fermentation, or types of infections.
  5. 7. A bacteria that can grow without the oxygen, commonly linked in baked potatoes, a muscle toxin used in botox.
  6. 8. causes an illness called Neurotixic shellfish poisoning
  7. 9. a bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control. Found most commonly in dirt.
  8. 11. A bacteria typically associated with black flies; TCS foods and bound “picnic” salads
  9. 14. a bacteria that can be prevented through time and temperature control. Found most commonly in RTE Food like deli meat, will most likely cause the most illness to pregnant women and babies.
  10. 15. a parasite, found on produce like berries, lettuce and basil
  11. 16. a parasite found in contaminated water, be sure to wash produce well
  12. 22. a toxin commonly found in barracuda, group, jacks, and snapper
  13. 23. A bacteria found in the intestinal lining of cattle. Cook food to the correct internal temperature and prevent cross-contamination.
  14. 24. Illness-causing microorganism