Food Safety Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Correct freezer temperature
  2. 6. 40°F–140°F where bacteria grow fastest
  3. 8. Nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea
  4. 11. Safe temperature for poultry and reheating leftovers
  5. 14. Removing visible food and dirt
  6. 16. Safely defrosting food in the fridge, cold water, or microwave
  7. 17. Storing food at 0°F to stop bacterial growth
  8. 18. Safe, disposable cleaning material that prevents cross-contamination
  9. 20. Tiny living organisms that can grow in food and cause illness
  10. 24. Includes molds and yeasts; some safe, some harmful
  11. 25. A virus causing “stomach flu” symptoms
  12. 26. Used to wash cutting boards and utensils
  13. 27. Illness Sickness caused by eating unsafe food
Down
  1. 1. Keeping food at 40°F or below to slow bacterial growth
  2. 2. Heating food (like milk) to kill bacteria
  3. 4. Scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap
  4. 5. Transfer of bacteria from one surface/food to another
  5. 7. – Bacteria often found in poultry and eggs
  6. 9. A bacteria sometimes found in undercooked ground beef; can cause kidney failure
  7. 10. Correct refrigerator temperature
  8. 12. Tool used to check safe cooking temps
  9. 13. A harmful microorganism that causes disease
  10. 15. Must be stored sealed and below produce
  11. 19. Previously cooked food that must be reheated
  12. 21. Safe temperature for ground beef
  13. 22. Proper method to rinse fresh fruits and vegetables
  14. 23. A microbe that causes illness but cannot grow in food