Biological contaminants - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A food handler's duties regarding food safety include all of the following practices EXCEPT: Prevention of food contamination Dispose of food that poses a potential threat to human health Handle, transport, and store food safely Prevention of food contamination Dispose of food that poses a potential threat to human health Handle, transport, and store food safely Periodically test food for illness causing microorganisms - ANSWER-Periodically test food for illness causing microorganisms ...

When conducting inspections of Food establishments, the food program specialists generally focus on specific areas - ANSWER-1. Food safety practices 2. Time and temperature control 3. HACCP 4. Prevention against contamination 5. Personal hygiene Disease causing microorganism with no odor/taste which makes it hard to detect in food - ANSWER-Pathogen organism living on or within another living organism and receiving food and protection from it - ANSWER-Parasite Germ essential to countless...

7th Edition SERVSAFE Exam Define foodborne illness. - a disease transmitted to people by food When is a foodborne illness considered an outbreak? - when 2 or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food What food saftey challenges do operations face? - time pressure, potentially unsafe supplies, high risk populations, and staff related challenges What does a foodborne illness cost? - guests and operations After a foodborne illness, what may an operation experience? - nega...

ServSafe Food Safety Manager Exam: 7th Edition 3 major contaminants - biological, chemical, and physical

cdc statistsics - - over 76 million ppl become sick from foodborne illness (1 out of 4 ppl in US) - 325,000 ppl are hospitalized - over 5,000 ppl die - food service industry pays an avg $74,000 for each incidence High-Risk Customers - - seniors - pregnant women - very young children - immuno compromised 4 food contaminants 1. physical 2. biological cal ( ie toxic metals, additives) 4. cross contamination - 4 food contaminants Physical Contaminants - when objects get into food ie- w...

SSM Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Pass foodborne illness -Answer-a disease transmitted to people by food Foodborne illness is considered an outbreak when? -Answer-* 2 or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food. * An investigation is conducted by state and local regulatory authorities. * The outbreak is confirmed by a laboratory analysis. Each year ________________ of people get sick from unsafe food -Answer-Millions Foodborne illness cost the United St...

HLTH 330-Final ExamFoodborne illnesses are responsible for _______illnesses each year. - correct answer 76 million illnesses There are ______hospitalizations and _______deaths caused by foodborne illnesses each year. - correct answer *235,000 *5,000 What are the annual estimated costs of foodborne illnesses? - correct answer $10-$83 billion dollars (reported cases only) What are the three types of contaminants that may cause a foodborne illness? - correct answer 1. Chemical 2. Physica...

what type of microorganisms are involved with infections CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and parasites What are the four ways to deal with laboratory safety risks CORRECT ANSWER tolerate, treat, terminate or transfer What are the diff hazard categories CORRECT ANSWER chemical, biological, physical, psychological and ergonomics Task Hazard analysis CORRECT ANSWER used to identify and control hazards by listing all critical steps of a task and identify all hazards ass...

what type of microorganisms are involved with infections - correct answer bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and parasites What are the four ways to deal with laboratory safety risks - correct answer tolerate, treat, terminate or transfer What are the diff hazard categories - correct answer chemical, biological, physical, psychological and ergonomics Task Hazard analysis - correct answer used to identify and control hazards by listing all critical steps of a task and identify...

7th Edition SERVSAFE Exam Define foodborne illness. a disease transmitted to people by food When is a foodborne illness considered an outbreak? when 2 or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food What food saftey challenges do operations face? time pressure, potentially unsafe supplies, high risk populations, and staff related challenges What does a foodborne illness cost? guests and operations After a foodborne illness, what may an operation experience? negative ...