6. What are the types of contaminants that threaten food safety
(Answer) biological, chemical, and physical
7. Which type of contaminant poses the greatest danger
(Answer) biological contam- inants
8. What can happen if a food handler does not follow the correct
proce- dures
(Answer) they can threaten the safety of food
9. How can a food handler threaten the safety of food
,(Answer) by failing to cook the food enough, holding food at incorrect
temperatures, contaminating equipment, and practicing poor
personal hygiene
10.When has food been time temperature abused
(Answer) when it has stayed too long at temperatures that are good
for the growth of pathogens
11.How can pathogens be spread to food
(Answer) if equipment has not been cleaned and sanitized correctly
between uses
12.Define cross contamination.
(Answer) when pathogens are transferred from one sur- face or food
to another
13.What find of food do pathogens grow well in
(Answer) TCS food
,14.How can the growth of pathogens be prevented in food
(Answer) by giving the food time and temperature control
15.What groups of people are considered high risk
(Answer) young children, the elderly, people with cancer or on
chemotherapy, people with HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients, and people
on certain medications
16.What are important prevention measures to keep food safe
(Answer) controlling time and temperature, preventing cross
contamination, practicing good personal hygiene, purchasing from
approved, reputable suppliers, and cleaning and sanitiz- ing items
correctly
, 17.What conditions do bacteria need to grow
(Answer) FAT TOM- food, acidity, tem- perature, time, oxygen, and
moisture
18.What temperatures are in the temperature danger zone
(Answer) 41 F to 135 F
19.What can some bacteria change into
(Answer) spores
20.Why do some bacteria change into spores
(Answer) to preserve themselves when lacking nutrients
21.What can bacteria produce in food
(Answer) toxins that can make people sick
22.What is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ProfHampton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £12.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
