| people who help collect data for research projects conducted by professional scientists | |
|---|---|
| microscopic living organisms | |
| an action by a food manufacturer to protect from food that might cause health problems | |
| when bacteria or other harmful microorganisms spoil food | |
| bacteria found in the intestines of people & animals; most cause salmonellosis | |
| the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities | |
| any illness resulting from spoilage of contaminated food | |
| bacteria found in the environment, foods, & intestines of people and animals |
Word Bank
contamination
citizen scientists
Salmonella
bacteria
public health
food recall
foodborne illness
E. coli
Foodborne illness outbreaks:
when two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink
Two of most common outbreaks caused by:
E. coli
Salmonella
Are all bacteria harmful?
What are two bacteria that can be found in the human intestines?
Have you heard of any food items that were recalled?
Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Disease at CDC
monitor surveillance systems that track + monitor reports of foodborne & waterborne diseases
PulseNet :
national laboratory network
connects foodborne illness cases to detect outbreaks
uses DNA fingerprinting of bacteria making people sick
FoodNet :
conducts surveillance for infections of nine foodborne bacterial and parasitic pathogens
tracks number of cases + where cases came from, monitors changes
FoodNetFAST :
charts + tables of foodborne illness data
Four steps to protect from food poisoning:
clean, separate, cook, and chill
Why would an E. coli outbreak with broccoli in California be important to residents of other states across the country?
What dangers could consumers experience if strict guidelines weren’t in place for food handling?
What safety protocols have you noticed when shopping for fresh produce in your local grocery store?
https://youtu.be/iIaKWNZhz74
Why should raw meat be prepared separately from fruits and vegetables?
Why is cooking food to the proper temperature important?
What do you think is the best way to convince other people to follow Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill?
Call to Action!
Conduct an Experiment with Fruits & Vegetables
Create a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Share Your Findings
Why do you think participation is important?
Research
Test
Hypothesis
Ask
Conclusions
Share
Analyze
1. Conduct an Experiment with Fruits & Vegetables
1. Conduct an Experiment with Fruits/ Vegetables
2. Create a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
3. Share Your Findings
