Food borne illness:

How can you Fight BAC!

Did you know?

• Between 6.5 million and 33 million suffer from food borne illnesses each year.

Staphylococcus

What is a food borne illness?

• A sickness that results from eating foods that are contaminated with harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.

You may not be able to see,

smell or taste these bacteria!

Facts about bacteria --

• Part of all living things and found on ALL raw agricultural products.

• Harmful bacteria can be transferred from people to food and vice versa.

• Grows rapidly at room temperature.

• Growth can be slowed or stopped by refrigeration or freezing.

ListeriaSalmonella (red) in human cells

Common symptoms

• Diarrhea• Abdominal cramps• Fever• Headache• Vomiting

How to keep food safe:

• Clean

• Separate

• Cook

• Chill