Food Safety Vocabulary

noun a rod-shaped bacterium

• The bacillus is a type of bacteria that can cause disease in humans.
• I heard that bacillus bacteria can make you really sick if you're not careful.
• Watch out for those nasty bacillus bugs, they can mess you up!
• The bacillus of negativity can spread quickly if not addressed promptly.

noun a condition in which the body or a part of it is swollen or distended

verb to cause to swell or distend

• The bloat in the software code is causing performance issues.
• Eating too much junk food always leads to bloat in my stomach.
• I hate when my phone gets all bloaty with unnecessary apps.
• The bloat of bureaucracy is slowing down the decision-making process.

adjective Contaminated is an adjective that describes something that has been polluted, tainted, or made impure by contact with a harmful substance.

• The water supply was found to be contaminated with high levels of lead.
• I heard that the food at that restaurant was contaminated and made a lot of people sick.
• Don't eat those chips, they look contaminated with something gross.
• Her mind was contaminated with negative thoughts, affecting her outlook on life.

adjective having lost or changed in color, often due to age or damage

• The discolored spot on the wall indicated water damage.
• I noticed a discolored patch on the ceiling in the bathroom.
• The discolored stain on the carpet was a real eyesore.
• Her discolored mood reflected the challenging day she had.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'rotten' describes something that is decayed or spoiled

• The fruit in the basket had started to turn rotten due to improper storage.
• I can't believe you ate that rotten sandwich from yesterday!
• That movie was so bad, it was straight up rotten.
• The corruption in the government was like a rotten apple spoiling the whole barrel.

noun the process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply

• Proper sanitation practices are crucial in preventing the spread of diseases.
• Make sure to keep up with sanitation to keep things clean and germ-free.
• Don't slack on the sanitation, or you'll regret it later.
• Sanitation is like a shield against illness, protecting us from harm.

verb to make or become sick or disgusted

• The sight of blood can sicken some people.
• I don't know about you, but that movie really sickened me.
• The smell of rotten food really sickens me.
• The corruption in politics can sicken even the most optimistic of individuals.

noun A quantity of liquid that has been spilled or an instance of spilling

verb To cause or allow to run or fall from a container, especially accidentally or wastefully

• The spill of oil from the tanker caused extensive damage to the marine ecosystem.
• Oops, I accidentally spilled my coffee on the table.
• Don't spill the tea about what happened last night!
• Her emotions were about to spill over as she struggled to keep them in check.

verb to discard or get rid of something

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is discarded

• It is important to properly dispose of waste and not simply throw away items in the trash.
• Don't just throw away those leftovers, someone else might want them.
• I can't believe you're just gonna throw away that perfectly good jacket!
• Sometimes we need to learn to throw away negative thoughts and focus on the positive.

noun a person or thing that throws something out

verb to dispose of something by discarding or getting rid of it

• It is important to properly dispose of expired medications and not simply throw them out in the trash.
• I think it's time to clean out the fridge and throw out all the old leftovers.
• I can't believe she would just throw out all his stuff after they broke up.
• Don't throw out your dreams just because they seem out of reach.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The judge decided to toss out the evidence due to a lack of proper documentation.
• I'm going to toss out these old shoes and get a new pair.
• Let's toss out this idea and come up with something better.
• Sometimes we need to toss out our old habits in order to make positive changes in our lives.

noun the act of cleaning something with water and soap

verb to clean something using water and soap

• It is important to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food.
• I should probably wash my car this weekend, it's looking pretty dirty.
• I'll just quickly wash up before we head out.
• She felt a wave of relief wash over her after submitting her final assignment.

noun a word that can be the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or the subject of a sentence

• Before purchasing any food product, it is important to do the sniff test to ensure its freshness.
• I always give leftovers the sniff test before deciding whether to eat them or not.
• Dude, just give it the sniff test before you decide if it's worth keeping.
• She always uses the sniff test when meeting new people to gauge their intentions.

noun the quality or state of being traceable, or capable of being traced or tracked down

• Traceability is essential in the food industry to ensure product safety and quality control.
• You need to keep track of where your food comes from for traceability purposes.
• Make sure you can trace back where that burger came from, it's all about traceability.
• In life, it's important to have traceability in your decisions so you can understand the consequences.

noun a substance that is added to a product in order to reduce its quality or purity

• The food safety agency found traces of an adulterant in the imported spices.
• I heard they caught the bakery using an adulterant in their cakes.
• I can't believe they're selling supplements with adulterants in them!
• His lies were like an adulterant, contaminating the truth of the situation.

verb to make something impure or lower in quality by adding another substance

• The company was fined for adulterating their products with harmful chemicals.
• I heard they got caught adulterating the ingredients in their food.
• They were busted for adulterating the drinks at the bar.
• His lies were like adulterating the truth, twisting it into something unrecognizable.

noun the act of making something impure or inferior by adding extraneous substances

• The company was fined for the adulteration of their products.
• They got in trouble for messing with their products.
• They got busted for tampering with their stuff.
• The adulteration of his story made it hard to believe.

verb to make something impure or inferior by adding something of lesser quality

• It is illegal to adulterize food products by adding harmful substances.
• I heard that some companies adulterize their products to cut costs.
• Don't trust that guy, he's known to adulterize his stories to make himself look better.
• The artist sought to adulterize traditional painting techniques with modern influences.