3. Classification of Foodborne Illness
1. infection Caused by eating food that contains
living disease causing microorganisms
example salmonellosis.
2. Intoxication Caused by eating food that contains a
harmful chemical or toxin produced by
bacteria or other source example
Clostridium botulinum.
3. Toxin-
mediated
Infection
Caused by eating a food that contains
harmful microorganisms that will
produce a toxin once inside the human
body.
5. Biological Hazards
1. Biological hazards are by far the most important
foodborne in any type of food establishment.
2. Bacteria are reported in more cases of foodborne illness
than any other hazard.
3. Bacteria can be in vegetative or spore states.
4. They can be spoilage or pathogenic bacteria.
5. The reproduction of bacteria and an increase in number
of organisms is called bacteria growth.
9. Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF)
1. Types of foods that have the ability to support the rapid
and progressive growth of infectious and toxin-producing
microorganisms.
2. Examples are red meats, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy
products and cooked potatoes.
3. FDA Food Code of PHF
1. Foods of animal origin that are raw or heat-treated.
2. Foods of plant origin that are heat-treated or consist of raw
seed sprouts.
3. Cut melons
4. Garlic and oil mixtures that are not modified in a way to
inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
4. It is critical that you control the handling and storage of
PHF to prevent bacterial growth.
26. Causative
Agent
Type of
Illness
Symptoms
Onset
Common
Foods
Prevention
Shigella spp. Bacterial
infection
Bacillary
dysentery,
diarrhea, fever,
abdominal
cramps,
dehydration
Foods that
are prepared
with human
contact;
salads, raw
vegetables,
milk, dairy
products,
raw poultry,
non-potable
water, ready
to eat meat
Wash hands
and practice
good personal
hygiene;
properly cook
foods
42. Causative Agent Type of
Illness
Symptoms
Onset
Common
Foods
Prevention
Crytosporidium
parvum
Parasitic
infection
Severe
watery
diarrhea
within 1
week of
ingestion
Contaminated
water, food
contaminated
by infected
food workers
Use potable
water supply;
practice good
personal
hygiene and
handwashing
Giardia lambia Parasitic
infection
Diarrhea
within 1
week of
contact
Contaminated
water
Potable water
supply; good
personal
hygiene and
handwashing
44. Causative Agent Type of
Illness
Symptoms
Onset
Common
Foods
Prevention
Toxoplasma
gondii
Parasitic
infection
Mild cases of
the disease
involve swollen
lymph glands,
fever,
headache, and
muscle aches;
severe cases
may result in
damage to the
eye or brain
Raw meats,
raw
vegetables,
and fruit
Good
sanitation,
reputable
supplier,
proper
cooking
49. Causative
Agent
Type of
Illness
Symptoms
Onset
Common
Foods
Prevention
Food
allergens
An allergic
reaction
usually
involving the
skin, mouth,
digestive
tract, or
airways
Skin- hives,
rashes, and
itching
Mouth-
swelling and
itching of the
lips and tongue
Digestive tract-
vomiting and
diarrhea
Airways-
difficulty
breathing,
wheezing
Foods that
contain: milk,
egg, wheat,
nuts and
peanuts, fish,
and shellfish
Packaged and
prepared
foods must be
properly
labeled if they
contain
common food
allergens so
that sensitive
people can
avoid the