Unit 3: Safety and Sanitation Cross Word Puzzle

3. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.
5. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
8. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.
9. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
10. Date The date printed on food packaging indicating the last date for optimal freshness or safety.

1. Foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness.
2. The act of lowering food temperature to slow down bacterial growth, typically in refrigeration.
4. A sickness caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages.
6. The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling.
7. The process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease.