Foodborne Illness: How to Avoid This Spoiler

Here is a link to information about Foodborne Illness.
http://www.fightbac.org/

Glossary of Terms:

Contaminants- substances that make food unfit to use

Foodborne Illness- sickness caused by eating food that contains a harmful substance

Microorganisms- living creatures that are visible only with a microscope

Cross-Contamination- occurs when harmful bacteria spread from one food to another

Internal Temperature- is the temperature registered at the center of the thickest part of food

Freezer burn- is moisture loss when food is improperly packaged or stored in the freezer too long.