Foodborne Illness Vocabulary

Microorganisms that can either be helpful or harmful to people.

Microorganisms that are harmful to people.

The smallest living organism on earth. One type can cause Hepatitis A if present in foods.

Sickness caused by the presence of pathogens in foods.

Single-celled creatures that live everywhere in our environment.

Single-celled microorganisms that don't make us sick in foods like breads but can spoil other foods.

Microorganisms that cause the fluffy, hairy growths on foods.

Tiny microscopic animals such as amoebas that can cause foodborne illness.

A kind of bacteria that live on chickens and poultry and cause foodborne illness.

The kind of bacteria known for living in high-protein foods. Can cause foodborne illness.

A kind of bacteria that can live in cans and cause them to dent or bulge. Forms spores and can live without oxygen.

Bacteria that live on the skin and hands of people and can get into foods when you forget to wash your hands.

A kind of bacteria that can grow in the refrigerator. Causes foodborne illness. Pregnant women are more susceptible.

A type of bacteria that can live in undercooked beef and cause foodborne illness.

Live in sea and coastal waters and are found in fish, shellfish, squid, shrimp, etc.