NOT WANTED
By: Caroline Ferree and Stephanie Wendt
AVOID STAPH
Staph is an infection common in the general population and more common and more severe with people with weak immune systems. It usually begins with a small area of tenderness, swelling, and redness. Sometimes is begins with an open sore. Other times, there is no break in the skin at all. It is a gram-positive bacteria. The genus includes at least 40 species. They (can) cause illness directory by infection or indirectly through products they make, such as toxins responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome.
Pathogenic Organism
Although you can get a mild case of staph, a death toll can still occur. People have gotten severe infections and died from it.
Pathogenic organism
Many people have gotten sick from this disease. This disease is all over the US. There is no specific spot. It was first identified in Scotland but it has come to America.
Pathogenic Organism
FOOD BORNE???
Staph CAN be a food borne illness. It is found in foods such as salads (egg,tuna,chicken,potato, macaroni), bakery products (cream-filled pastries, cream pies, eclairs), and Ham.
WAYS TO PREVENT IT
There are ways to prevent it. Always use proper hand washing techniques when handling food. If you are not handling your own food, make sure the cook does as well. Use proper sanitation of food contract surfaces and utensils. Consider refrigerating and holding foods at 41 degrees F within 4 hours.