Food Industry Regulatory Issues Quiz

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Which agency is responsible for regulating food safety in the United States?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

What is the main cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States?

Unintentional contamination

How many outbreaks of foodborne illness happen each year in the United States?

1,000

What are the major sources of unintentional contamination in food?

Microbial hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of surveillance in the development of new regulations?

To monitor the safety of the food supply Signup and view all the answers

Match the following learning objectives with their related topics:

Identify the major players, divisions, and branches of the U.S. food regulatory agencies = U.S. Food Regulation Understand the process of an outbreak investigation = Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Outline the process for recognition of potential acts of bioterrorism affecting the food supply = Bioterrorism Appreciate the U.S. role in global regulations = Global Food Regulations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Regulatory Agencies = Bodies responsible for setting and enforcing rules and regulations Outbreak Investigation = Process of identifying the source and cause of a foodborne illness outbreak Surveillance = Close observation or monitoring of a situation or individuals Bioterrorism = Use of biological agents with the intent to harm or create fear Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistics with their descriptions:

One in every six people = Frequency of individuals getting sick from eating contaminated food in the U.S. each year 48 million individuals = Number of people affected by foodborne illness in the U.S. each year More than 1,000 outbreaks = Number of foodborne illness outbreaks that occur in the U.S. each year Signup and view all the answers

Match the following contamination types with their related causes:

Unintentional Contamination = Causes of most foodborne illness outbreaks Viruses = One type of biological hazard causing foodborne illness Bacteria = Another type of biological hazard causing foodborne illness Protozoa = A third type of biological hazard causing foodborne illness Signup and view all the answers

Match the following agencies or organizations with their roles:

U.S. Food Regulatory Agencies = Responsible for regulating food safety in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) = Provides statistics on foodborne illness in the U.S. U.S. Role in Global Regulations = Represents the country's involvement in international food safety regulations Signup and view all the answers