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Saturday, March 7, 2020

Bacteria - Home Economics

Understanding Bacteria and it's dangers.
We had to Watch this video and note learn and understand 
more about bacteria and how it can affect us.
Food safety is essential to lower the risk of food sickness.

What is the difference between Hygiene and Personal Safety?
Food safety covers all aspects of ensuring that food is safe for a person to eat, whereas food Hygiene usually more specifically concerns foodborne illnesses, which arise because of primarily bacterial contaminants. 
When we use chicken what are some
key things you need to remember to
ensure your food is safe to eat?
-Chicken meat should not be washed
- raw chicken should be stored in the
refrigerator
- Clean boards, hands, Knives, Fridge,
Storage, and containers.
- Cook chicken thoroughly
- Separate chicken and other foods
in the fridge and during preparation,
so raw chicken juices do not come in
contact with other foods. 
-Use separate utensils, especially
boards, for raw meat and uncooked
foods, like fruits and salad vegetables. 
What is bacteria?
Bacteria are small living things that can
be found in all natural environments.
They are made of a single cell. Most
bacteria can be seen only with a
microscope. Most bacteria aren't
dangerous, but some are and can make
us sick. These bacteria are called
pathogens. Pathogens can cause diseases
in animals and plants. 
What do bacteria need to survive?
Like all living things, bacteria need food,
water and the proper environment to
live and grow. The food product itself
supplies the food and water needed for
bacterial growth.
Give three examples of how we avoid spreading bacteria?
  - Cover your nose and mouth with a
 tissue when sneezing, coughing or
 blowing your nose.
-Always wash your hands after sneezing, blowing your nose, coughing, after using the restroom,and before handling food.
What does the term cross
contamination mean and what is its
effect on you?
Cross-contamination is defined as the
transfer of bacteria from one
substance to another.
For example, adding unwashed,
contaminated lettuce to a fresh
salad can contaminate the other
ingredients. 


Not all bacteria are harmful, and some bacteria that live in your body are helpful. For instance, Lactobacillus acidophilus - a harmless bacterium that resides in your intestines - helps you digest food, destroy some disease- causing
organisms and provides nutrients.  

1 comment:

  1. Hi Sierra. Great to see you have included the Bacteria video in your Blog Post. Your notes are thorough and well set out.
    Remember to check that your Blog Post layout is correct before posting it (see top section of your table.)

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