Eva's Unit 3 Crossword Task

6. The process of warming frozen food to bring it to a safe temperature for cooking or consumption.
7. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
8. The date printed on food packaging indicating the last date for optimal freshness or safety.
9. Foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness.
10. The act of lowering food temperature to slow down bacterial growth, typically in refrigeration.

1. The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling.
2. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
3. The methods of keeping food in a safe and suitable environment to prevent spoilage and contamination.
4. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.
5. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.