food scenarios

Scenario 1 •Write at least 50-word responses to each of the following questions. Be clear and concise, use complete sentences, and explain your answers using specific examples. ◦Based on Scenario 1, what are the possible sources of food-borne illness? ◦Although Jeremiah did not get sick, there were several areas throughout Jeremiah’s day that could have led him to a serious case of food-borne illness. Point out these areas and briefly explain why they are of concern and what Jeremiah could have done differently. ◦Why is it safe for steak to be pink in the middle, but potentially dangerous for a hamburger not to be cooked all the way through? Scenario 2 •Write at least 50-word responses to each of the following questions. Be clear and concise, use complete sentences, and explain your answers using specific examples. ◦How could this illness have been prevented? ◦Based on the incubation period and symptoms of the illness, what is the most likely microorganism responsible for this illness? ◦Describe the temperature danger zone. ◦How could Martha have sped up the cooling process of the lasagna? ◦If the leftover lasagna was thoroughly reheated, (which it was), how did it still lead to food-borne illness? Scenario 3 •Write at least 50-word responses to each of the following questions. Be clear and concise, use complete sentences, and explain your answers using specific examples. ◦What could be the cause of Sally and her family members’ illness? ◦How could this illness have been prevented?