Bacteria It is important to store, prepare and cook foods safely. This will reduce the risk of bacteria multiplying and causing an illness. Things to remember: The temperature a food is stored, prepared and cooked at is very important. If this is not followed correctly then the food will not be safe to eat. Bacteria need moisture in order to grow. This is why they grow on foods with high moisture content such as chicken. Food provides energy and nutrients for bacteria to grow. Bacteria can multiply to millions over a small period of time What are the symptoms of food poisoning? Headache Cough Stomachache Nose bleed Nausea Diarrhoea Vomiting High body temperature Kidney failure Check your answers: Stomachache Nausea Diarrhoea Vomiting High body temperature Kidney failure How can you avoid/control it? True or false? Always wash hands after touching raw meat or egg shells and after using the toilet Store raw meat on the middle shelf in the fridge Wash all fruit and vegetables keep any uncooked meat and cooked food on the same shelf Wash hands after touching any animals/pets Wash pre-packed salads Check your answers: Always wash hands after touching raw meat or egg shells and after using the toilet Store raw meat on the middle shelf in the fridge FALSE Wash all fruit and vegetables keep any uncooked meat and cooked food on the same shelf FALSE Wash hands after touching any animals/pets Wash pre-packed salads *bottom shelf *keep separate Match the words with the definitions: 1. __________________ is the presence of a liquid, especially water, often in trace amounts. 2. ____________ are small single-celled organisms. Bacteria are found almost everywhere on Earth and are vital to the planet's ecosystems. 3. A ____________is a substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce. 4. _______________ is a physical quantity that expresses the degree of hotness or coldness. 5. To _______________ is the act or process in animals, plants, or people of reproducing or breeding. Check your answers: 1. moisture 2. Bacteria 3. nutrient 4. temperature 5. multiply
