Food Safety Fundamentals Flashcards
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What type of hazard is a fish bone found in a fillet?
Answer: Physical
A fish bone is a physical hazard because it is a foreign object that can cause injury if ingested.
Which of the following best describes a foodborne illness outbreak?
Answer: Two or more people report the same illness after eating the same food
A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as two or more people experiencing the same illness after consuming a common food.
What is the purpose of a variance from the regulatory authority?
Answer: To allow a food operation to use a process not addressed in the food code
A variance permits a food establishment to use a non-standard process, such as curing or smoking, that requires regulatory approval.
Which microorganism produces a toxin that causes illness even if the organism is killed by cooking?
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus produces a heat-stable toxin that remains dangerous even after the bacteria are destroyed by cooking.
What is meant by 'food mishandling' in a food safety context?
Answer: Practices that allow food to become contaminated or unsafe
Food mishandling refers to unsafe practices such as improper temperatures, poor hygiene, or cross-contamination that make food unsafe.
Which type of contamination occurs when raw meat juices drip onto ready-to-eat salad ingredients?
Answer: Cross-contamination
Cross-contamination occurs when pathogens are transferred from one food or surface to another, such as raw meat dripping onto ready-to-eat foods.