Food Industry Regulatory Issues Quiz

<p>Microbial hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To monitor the safety of the food supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers