Understanding Food-Borne Pathogens
DVD

Explore the major causes of food-borne illness and review the practices used to minimize the risk of contracting or spreading a food-borne disease.

Viewers learn about microorganisms- parasites, viruses, fungi and bacteria- associated with food-borne illness and study ways to reduce harmful pathogens through proper handling, storage and cooking.

Other illustrated food safety topics include keeping foods out of the temperature danger zone, avoiding cross-contamination and the importance of personal hygiene. Understanding Food-Borne Pathogens provides a solid understanding of causes of food-borne illness.

Objectives covered:

1. to learn the characteristics of parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria associated with food spoilage and food-borne illness
2. to learn the symptoms and related facts of the illnesses caused by major food-borne pathogens
3. to learn food safety principles that help control illness-causing pathogens

The characteristics of these pathogens, symptoms of the related illness, foods often associated with the microorganisms and measures that reduce the risk of contacting the illness are discussed.

An outstanding educational DVD including a supplement that is ideal for any food related curriculum!

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Quizzes

1. Parasites
2. Viruses
3. Fungi
4. Bacteria

Scenarios
Answer Key

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