in addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in order for a food borne
illness to be considered an outbreak? - at least two
what type of food is MOST likely to become unsafe - TCS and RTE foods
Which government agency regulates and inspects meat, poultry, and eggs? - USDA
Which of the following are considered the five most common causes of food borne illness - 1. practicing
poor personal hygiene
2. failing to cook food correctly
3. purchasing food from an unsafe source
4. Holding food at incorrect temperatures
5. Using contaminated equipment
6. Failing to store dry food correctly
which government agency writes the model food code - FDA
A disease transmitted to people by food and often associated with an outbreak is known as? -
Foodborne Ilnness
How many people have to call the local regulatory agency with complaints about the same
establishment before considering the complaints an outbreak? - 2 or more
which of the following foods is considered TCS, therefore should be time and temperature controlled? -
Fresh Cut Melons
Food being held at the wrong temp, food being cooked to the wrong internal temp, food not reheated
to the right temp, and food cooled improperly are all examples of ? - Time-temperature abuse
,There are often many challenges for a foodservice establishment to overcome to avoid food borne
illness outbreaks. Which of the following are correct challenges? - Language and literacy
Which of the following has a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness? - Transplant recipients
Which government agency inspects local foodservice operations? - CDC and PHS
what government agency inspects all foods except for meat, poultry and eggs? - FDA
What is a chemical contaminant? - Tomato juice served in a pewter pitcher
What does RTE stand for? - Ready-to-eat foods
Which is the most important benefit of training, retraining and monitoring? - maintain safe food
handling procedures and sanitation
why are elderly people considered high risk? - Their immune systems have weakened with age, so their
defense system is compromised
Which government agency conducts research into the causes of food borne illness outbreaks and
conducts investigations? - CDC and PHS
which is an example of a physical contamination - bones in fish
which of the following is not an example of cross-contamination - a cashier leaving the cash register to
take trash out
Which group is not considered a high risk group according to the book, but actually have a compromised
immune system? - pregnant women
, Which of the following is NOT considered one of the most common costs associated with a foodborne
illness outbreak? - Food costs
What is a TCS food? - Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
which is a biological contamination - norovirus in shellfish
Which is not a common food allergen? - Green beans
Which pathogen is associated with RTE foods specifically salads and shellfish from contaminated waters
specifically oysters? - Hepatitis A
The BEST way to prevent food borne illnesses with seafood is to do what? - Purchase from an approved,
reputable supplier
what is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering? - make is as difficult as possible for
someone to tamper with it
Which food item may be handled with bare hands? - Chopped carrots for stew
what is A.L.E.R.T.? - a food defense program
the Big Six - Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Shigella, , Hepatitis A, E. coli, norovirus, Salmonella Typhi
Which is a Big Eight food allergen? - wheat
Raw or undercooked ground beef and contaminated produce are generally associated with with
infectious FBI? - E coli
Having thorough menu knowledge and the ability to describe dishes completely would be an example of
something the _______ staff should have. - service staff
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