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Food Handler chef Commonly used words

Micro-organisms:

  • invisible living single cells

Pathogen:

  • harmful micro-organisms that can cause disease in humans

Hazardous Food:

  • food that is able to support the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms or the production of toxins
  • hazardous food include poultry, ground meats and dairy products

Clean/Wash:

  • to remove oil, grease, dirt and debris using soap and water

Sanitize:

  • to destroy unwanted contaminants such as bacteria and viruses using a chemical substance
  • to kill 999 out of 1000 pathogenic micro-organisms

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