Across
- 3. transfer of pathogenic bacteria to food from other foods, unwashed hands or other items
- 7. result of ingesting a toxin produced by pathogenic microorganisms existing in the food
- 8. range of temperature in which microorganisms reproduce at an exponential rate
- 9. Serves needed functions in the body or the environment
Down
- 1. result of ingesting a food containing live, pathogenic microorganisms which then grow in the human intestine causing illness
- 2. harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites which cause disease
- 4. causes food to spoil, giving an off flavor, odor or appearance; usually not harmful to humans
- 5. Steps, procedures and precautions taken by both the industry and the consumer to keep foods safe to consume
- 6. tiny organism which can only be seen individually using a microscope