Food Handler Card

What makes people sick from food - correct answer-Physical-objects found in food, biological-germs, chemical-poisonous substance 4 causes of food Bourne illness - correct answer-bacteria-grows in food, moisture, and temperature, viruses-spread not by washing food, parasites- tiny bugs living in fish meat, killed at intense cold or heat chemicals- cause food borne illness Major food allergies - correct answer-milk, eggs, fish, crustacean/ shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts 4 Rs - correct answer-refer, review, remember, respond ( if a guest has an allergic reaction call 911 and notify management immediately Washing hands - correct answer-hand washing is the most important practice. wash for at least 20 sec 1. wet hands with warm water 2. apply soap 3. rub hands. fingernails, forearms 10-15 sec 4. rinse 5-10 sec 5. dry hands with paper towel 6. turn off faucet with paper towel Ready to eat foods