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What is the purpose of the FDA Model Food Code?
What is the purpose of the FDA Model Food Code?
To assist food control jurisdictions at all levels of government by providing them with a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail segment of the food industry.
Which of the following are risk factors for foodborne illness? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are risk factors for foodborne illness? (Select all that apply)
What are the 5 Food Code Interventions? (Select all that apply)
What are the 5 Food Code Interventions? (Select all that apply)
What does the term 'Permit Holder' refer to?
What does the term 'Permit Holder' refer to?
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What is a 'Disclosure' in the context of food safety?
What is a 'Disclosure' in the context of food safety?
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What defines a 'Highly susceptible population'?
What defines a 'Highly susceptible population'?
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What are the three risk designations for code provisions?
What are the three risk designations for code provisions?
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Study Notes
FDA Model Food Code Overview
- Purpose is to provide a scientifically sound basis for food regulation in the retail food industry across all government levels.
- Aims to assist food control jurisdictions with technical and legal guidance.
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
- Improper holding temperatures can lead to food safety issues.
- Poor personal hygiene of food handlers increases the risk of contamination.
- Inadequate cooking fails to eliminate harmful pathogens.
- Contaminated equipment can transfer pathogens to food.
- Unsafe food sources pose potential health risks.
Key Food Code Interventions
- Demonstration of knowledge by food employees about safe practices.
- Employee health management to prevent illness transmission.
- Ensuring proper time and temperature controls during food handling.
- Awareness of hands as a potential contamination vehicle.
- Providing consumer advisories regarding food safety.
Food Code Structural Nomenclature
- Organized into chapters, parts, subparts, sections, paragraphs, and subparagraphs for clarity.
- Example: Chapter (3), Part (3-4), Subpart (3-401), Section (3-401.11), Paragraph (3-401.11(A)), Subparagraph (3-401.11(A)(2)).
Risk Designations for Code Provisions
- Priority items (denoted with superscript P) are directly related to preventing foodborne illness; compliance is essential.
- Priority foundation items (superscript Pf) support compliance with priority items.
- Core items consist of remaining provisions promoting sanitation and retail practices.
Conventions in the Food Code
- Italics indicate provisions that are not mandatory but informative.
- Non-compliance with these allowances can lead to actionable provisions.
Language Conventions
- "SHALL" indicates an imperative requirement.
- "MAY NOT" signifies absolute prohibition.
- "MAY" allows permissive actions.
- "MEANS" clarifies factual statements.
Permit Holder Responsibilities
- Legally responsible for operating a food establishment.
- Must possess a valid operating permit for the establishment.
Disclosure Definition
- A written statement identifying animal-derived foods that may be served raw, undercooked, or unprocessed.
Reminder Definition
- A written statement addressing health risks associated with consuming undercooked or raw animal products.
Highly Susceptible Populations
- Groups at higher risk for foodborne disease include:
- Immunocompromised individuals.
- Preschool-aged children.
- Older adults.
- Typically obtain food from facilities providing services like custodial care or healthcare.
Cut Leafy Greens Definition
- Includes any fresh leafy greens that have been processed (cut, shredded, etc.), such as lettuce, kale, and spinach.
- Does not include herbs like parsley or cilantro or whole heads of lettuce.
Consumer Advisory Definition
- Written statement identifying risks associated with ordering animal-derived foods that may be raw or undercooked.
Reminder Reiteration
- Affirms the need for a written disclosure about health risks of consuming undercooked or raw animal products.
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