Across
- 2. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
- 5. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.
- 7. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
- 9. The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling.
- 10. Foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness.
Down
- 1. The process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease.
- 3. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.
- 4. The act of lowering food temperature to slow down bacterial growth, typically in refrigeration.
- 6. The process of warming frozen food to bring it to a safe temperature for cooking or consumption.
- 8. Storage The methods of keeping food in a safe and suitable environment to prevent spoilage and contamination.