Learn2Serve Food Manager Certification - Notes

Foodborne Pathogens easily transmitted through food - ANSWER-Salmonella, Shigella, Norovirus, E Coli, Hepatits A, Clostridium Botulinum Salmonella - Cause - ANSWER-Can be found on any food item exposed to animal waste Salmonella - Infection - ANSWER-immediate, develops within 12-72 hours and lasts 4-7 days Salmonella - Symptoms - ANSWER-food poisoining Salmonella - Prevention - ANSWER-avoid cross contamination, maintain personal hygiene, clean workspaces, cook foods properly Shigella - Cause - ANSWER-Pests or human-to-human by infected feces. Shigella is a bacteria found in the digestive tract of humans Shigella - Infection - ANSWER-develops within 2-3 days of exposure Shigella - Symptoms - ANSWER-loose, watery stool. Dysentery in severe cases Shigella - Prevention - ANSWER-may spread to others through contaminated stool up to 4 weeks after symptoms have passed Norovirus - Cause - ANSWER-food items or water sources contaminated with infected feces or fluids Norovirus - Infection - ANSWER-sudden onset, 1-2 days, extremely contagious Norovirus - Symptoms - ANSWER-gastroenteritis or "stomach flu" Norovirus - Prevention - ANSWER-can be infectious three days - two weeks after recovery