Across
- 1. – Metal that becomes toxic when used with acidic foods (6)
- 3. TOM – Acronym describing conditions pathogens need to grow (6)
- 4. Hygiene – Improper hand washing and working while sick (4-8)
- 5. – Organisms that require a host to live (9)
- 6. – Organisms that spoil food and grow in high-acid foods (5)
- 7. Contamination – Transfer of pathogens from one surface to another (16)
- 10. Borne Illness – Disease transmitted to people by food (12)
- 11. – Biological hazard responsible for over 90% of foodborne illness (8)
- 13. – Food safety begins at this stage of the supply chain (10)
- 15. – Bacteria waste products that cannot be destroyed by heat (6)
- 16. – Illness spread through contaminated food and water (5)
- 17. Foods – Foods high in protein, moisture, and low acidity (3-5)
- 18. – Foods that require time and temperature control for safety (3)
Down
- 2. – Harmful microorganisms that cause illness (9)
- 6. – Microscopic living organisms (14)
- 8. Zone – The temperature range where bacteria grow rapidly (6-6)
- 9. Risk – High-risk group including infants and elderly (11)
- 12. – Excessive use of these can cause chemical contamination (9)
- 14. – Some bacteria form these to survive heat and dryness (6)
- 18. Temperature Abuse – When food stays too long at unsafe temperatures (4-11)
