Bacteria
- 1. Introduction to Bacteria USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 2. What are bacteria? • Single celled organisms E. Coli O157:H7 • Very small can make you very sick. • Need a microscope to see • Can be found on most materials and surfaces Streptococcus – Billions on and in your can cause strep throat. body right now This E. coli helps USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006 you digest food.
- 3. What do they look like? • Three basic shapes Bacilli – Rod shaped called bacilli (buh-sill-eye) – Round shaped called cocci (cox-eye) Cocci – Spiral shaped • Some exist as single cells, others cluster together USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© Cluster of cocci Spiral University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 4. Bacteria are ALIVE! • What does it mean to be alive? – They reproduce (make more of themselves) – They need to eat USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 5. How do bacteria reproduce? • Grow in number not in size – Humans grow in size from child to adult • Make copies of themselves by dividing in half – Human parents create a child USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 6. How do bacteria eat? • Some make their own food from sunlight—like plants Photosynthetic bacteria • Some are scavengers – Share the environment around them • Example: The bacteria in your stomach are now eating what you ate for breakfast Harmless bacteria • Some are warriors (pathogens) on the stomach lining – They attack other living things • Example: The bacteria on your face can attack skin causing infection and acne E. Coli O157:H7 USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006 is a pathogen
- 7. What is a pathogen? • Bacteria that make you sick – Why do they make you sick? • To get food they need to survive and reproduce – How do they make you sick? • They produce poisons (toxins) that result in fever, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea and destroy body tissue USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 8. Where do you get a pathogen? Indirect contact • Contact with people who are sick – Direct or indirect • Food, Water, or other Surfaces that are contaminated Foods that could be contaminated USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006 Direct contact
- 9. A Closer Look – Where do you get a pathogen Direct Contact Indirect Contact Foods and water may be contaminated USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 10. Are all bacteria pathogens? • No, most are harmless • Some are even helpful – Examples of helpful bacteria: • Lactobacillus: makes cheese, yogurt, & buttermilk and produces vitamins in your intestine • Leuconostoc: makes pickles & sauerkraut • Pediococcus: makes pepperoni, salami, & summer sausage USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 11. A Closer Look – Helpful Bacteria www.bioweb.usu.edu Pediococcus - used in production of fermented meats Lactobacillus casei – found in human intestines and mouth to improve digestion Leuconostoc cremoris – used in the production of buttermilk and USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© sour cream Lactobacillus bulgaricus – University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006 used in the production of yogurt
- 12. What are some common pathogens? E. coli O157:H7 • Pathogenic E. coli (like O157:H7) – Found in ground beef, contaminated fruits and vegetables Salmonella • Salmonella – Found in raw meats, poultry, eggs, sprouts, fruit and vegetables • Listeria – Found in deli foods, lunch meats, smoked fish and vegetables USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006 Listeria
- 13. Examples of Pathogens Salmonella E. coli O157:H7 What shape are Staphylococcus these bacteria? aureus Cocci, bacilli, or spiral? Campylobacter jejuni USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 14. How can I avoid pathogens? • Wash your hands often so you won’t transfer bacteria to your mouth or food – Warm water with soap for 20 seconds, rub hard between fingers and nails USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 15. How can I avoid pathogens? • Cook food thoroughly to kill any pathogens that may be in your food • Store food properly to limit pathogen growth – Cold temperatures (40 F) USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 16. Review • Bacteria are living organisms • Most are harmless • A few are pathogens that make you sick • You can reduce the risk of getting sick by washing your hands and handling food properly. USDA NIFSI Food Safety in the Classroom© University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2006
- 17. Stained Bacteria Cells at 4x
- 18. Stained Bacteria Cells at 10x
- 19. Stained Bacteria Cells at 40x