Food Safety Crossword Challenge

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  1. 5. CONTROL: Techniques used to maintain food at safe temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth.
  2. 7. Foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness.
  3. 9. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.
  4. 10. The process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease.
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  1. 1. The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling.
  2. 2. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
  3. 3. ZONE: The temperature range (typically between 40°F and 140°F) where bacteria grow most rapidly in food.
  4. 4. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
  5. 6. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.
  6. 8. BURN: A condition that occurs when food is frozen for an extended period, causing dehydration and spoilage.