Across
- 2. The temperature range (typically between 40∘F and 140∘F) where bacteria grow most rapidly in food.
- 5. A sickness caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages.
- 8. The methods of keeping food in a safe and suitable environment to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- 9. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
- 10. The process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease.
Down
- 1. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.
- 3. A condition that occurs when food is frozen for an extended period, causing dehydration and spoilage.
- 4. Foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness.
- 6. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
- 7. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.