This document discusses food borne illnesses (FBI), including what they are, common symptoms, how serious they can be, and how they are typically spread. It also provides information on specific pathogens like Salmonella, E. Coli, Staphylococcus, Botulism, and Hepatitis A, where they are found and their symptoms. Key points on prevention are keeping food out of the temperature danger zone of 41-135°F, practicing safe food handling, and proper handwashing.

1. Starter- February 11th
• Have you ever had a Food Borne Illness
(FBI) before? Do you know someone who
has? Write your experience.

2. Food
Borne
Illness

3. What is a Food Borne Illness?
• An illness caused by eating food
contaminated with too much bacteria.
How common is Food Borne
Illness?
• Extremely common! There are millions of
cases each year.

4. What are some general symptoms
of Food Borne Illness?
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal Cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Body Aches

5. How serious is Food Borne
Illness?
• It can be very mild or potentially fatal
(deadly!)
What four things do bacteria
need to be able to grow?
A. Food
B. Moisture
C. Warmth
D. Time

6. What does a virus need to be
able to grow?
• A Host (something to live and multiply in)
How are most Food Borne
Illnesses spread?
• When food is left in the temperature
danger zone for too long
• Unsafe food handling practices

7. How can most food borne
illnesses be prevented?
• Using safe food handling practices
• Keeping food out of the temperature
danger zone
What is the temperature danger
zone?
• Any temperature BETWEEN 41ºF and
135ºF

8. Salmonella
A. Found In:
• RAW POULTRY AND EGGS
• Fish
• Unpasteurized Milk
A. Symptoms:
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Cramps
• Vomiting

9. E. Coli
A. Found In:
• UNDERCOOKED GROUND BEEF
• Unpasteurized Milk
• Improperly handled or stored foods
• Contaminated Water
A. Symptoms:
• Severe bloody diarrhea
• Cramps
• Fever

10. Staphylococcus (Staph)
A. Found In:
• HUMAN MUCOUS (Sneezing, Coughing, etc.)
• Spoiled starchy foods (potatoes, cake fillings,
etc.)
A. Symptoms:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Severe Cramping

11. Botulism
A. Found In:
• IMPROPERLY CANNED FOODS
• Soil
• Contaminated Water
A. Symptoms:
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Double Vision
• Difficulty Breathing
• Impaired Speech

12. Hepatitis A
A. Found In:
• FECES (Poop)
• Improper hand washing after using the
restroom
A. Symptoms:
• Flu-like symptoms
• Vomiting
• Severe Diarrhea

13. • Based on this information, list TEN
ways to prevent the spread of a food
borne illness:

14. Tom E. Ache
Read the story and find the safety/sanitation
issues.