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What is the term used to describe anyone in a food industry who is in contact with food?
What is the term used to describe anyone in a food industry who is in contact with food?
Food handler
Which of the following factors can impact food handlers' health?
Which of the following factors can impact food handlers' health?
Cleanliness is only important for the food handlers themselves and does not directly impact the food's safety.
Cleanliness is only important for the food handlers themselves and does not directly impact the food's safety.
False
What type of contamination can happen when dirty hands are in contact with food?
What type of contamination can happen when dirty hands are in contact with food?
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A surface is considered sanitized if it is completely free of any microorganisms.
A surface is considered sanitized if it is completely free of any microorganisms.
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What is a person called who appears healthy but carries bacteria that can contaminate food?
What is a person called who appears healthy but carries bacteria that can contaminate food?
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What type of transmission route does Hepatitis A follow?
What type of transmission route does Hepatitis A follow?
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What is the mode of transmission for E. coli O157:H7?
What is the mode of transmission for E. coli O157:H7?
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What is the common method of transmitting Salmonella Typhi?
What is the common method of transmitting Salmonella Typhi?
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Which bacteria is spread through direct contact with infected individuals?
Which bacteria is spread through direct contact with infected individuals?
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Food handling practices have no impact on the health of the consumer.
Food handling practices have no impact on the health of the consumer.
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Food handlers must be aware of their own health status and report any health concerns.
Food handlers must be aware of their own health status and report any health concerns.
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Food handlers should avoid wearing clean and appropriate clothing when preparing food.
Food handlers should avoid wearing clean and appropriate clothing when preparing food.
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Which of the following is a prohibited action during food handling?
Which of the following is a prohibited action during food handling?
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What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) protects the food handler from airborne microorganisms?
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) protects the food handler from airborne microorganisms?
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What PPE is used to protect the food from direct contaminants from the food handler's hands?
What PPE is used to protect the food from direct contaminants from the food handler's hands?
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Eyeglasses serve no purpose as PPE in food handling.
Eyeglasses serve no purpose as PPE in food handling.
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What is the recommended temperature for handwashing when it comes to removing dirt and microorganisms?
What is the recommended temperature for handwashing when it comes to removing dirt and microorganisms?
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A clean surface is defined by the absence of any visible food residue or other contaminants.
A clean surface is defined by the absence of any visible food residue or other contaminants.
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What is the process called when a chemical substance changes due to exposure to oxygen?
What is the process called when a chemical substance changes due to exposure to oxygen?
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What type of cleaning agent is used for removing soil and dirt?
What type of cleaning agent is used for removing soil and dirt?
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What type of material is commonly used for food equipment due to its resistance to contamination?
What type of material is commonly used for food equipment due to its resistance to contamination?
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Which type of acid cleaner is commonly used in cleaning solutions?
Which type of acid cleaner is commonly used in cleaning solutions?
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Potassium hydroxide is effective in removing fats and proteins.
Potassium hydroxide is effective in removing fats and proteins.
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What is the name of the cleaning method used for cleaning the interiors of tanks and pipelines associated with liquid processing?
What is the name of the cleaning method used for cleaning the interiors of tanks and pipelines associated with liquid processing?
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What is the name of the cleaning method used for cleaning parts that are disassembled and require manual cleaning?
What is the name of the cleaning method used for cleaning parts that are disassembled and require manual cleaning?
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Mechanical cleaning methods only involve using a brush by hand.
Mechanical cleaning methods only involve using a brush by hand.
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What is the type of soil that is present as an emulsion and can be rinsed away with hot water?
What is the type of soil that is present as an emulsion and can be rinsed away with hot water?
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What is the term used to describe the microorganisms that form invisible films on surfaces?
What is the term used to describe the microorganisms that form invisible films on surfaces?
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What is the name for negatively charged surfactants in water solutions?
What is the name for negatively charged surfactants in water solutions?
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Water is a non-essential part of cleaning materials used in food establishments.
Water is a non-essential part of cleaning materials used in food establishments.
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What is the primary function of surfactants in cleaning solutions?
What is the primary function of surfactants in cleaning solutions?
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Laundry detergents mainly contain enzymes to break down dirt and grease.
Laundry detergents mainly contain enzymes to break down dirt and grease.
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What are the two main types of sanitizers used in food establishments?
What are the two main types of sanitizers used in food establishments?
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Which type of cleaning compound provides the main source of alkalinity and is effective in breaking down fats and proteins?
Which type of cleaning compound provides the main source of alkalinity and is effective in breaking down fats and proteins?
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Detergent-cleaning compounds typically involve only one ingredient.
Detergent-cleaning compounds typically involve only one ingredient.
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What is the most important element of a successful pest control program?
What is the most important element of a successful pest control program?
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Rats are considered harmless and do not carry any serious diseases.
Rats are considered harmless and do not carry any serious diseases.
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Which pest is known to cause economic loss in food production and is commonly found in warm environments?
Which pest is known to cause economic loss in food production and is commonly found in warm environments?
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What are house flies also referred to as?
What are house flies also referred to as?
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Mice are considered to be less widespread than other common pests.
Mice are considered to be less widespread than other common pests.
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What is the main health risk associated with ants?
What is the main health risk associated with ants?
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What is the main damage caused by moth larvae?
What is the main damage caused by moth larvae?
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What is the medical term for a heart attack?
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
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Dehydration is primarily a risk in colder environments.
Dehydration is primarily a risk in colder environments.
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What is the condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted or there is bleeding in the brain?
What is the condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted or there is bleeding in the brain?
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Study Notes
Food Handler Health Requirements
- Food handlers must be healthy
- Free from hepatitis, tuberculosis, skin infections, and lesions
- Lesions are abnormal or damaged tissue
- Personal hygiene is crucial
Hand Hygiene
- Hands are the primary way microorganisms enter food
- Soiled hands mean stained or dirty hands
- Sanitized surfaces are substantially free from harmful pathogens
- Carriers may appear healthy but harbor bacteria
Foodborne Illnesses
- Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease transmitted through contaminated food
- E. coli 0157:H7 is spread by poor hygiene, fecal-oral route
- Salmonella Typhi is shed in urine and stool and spread through contaminated food
- Shigella spp is spread via contact with infected individuals through contaminated food
Healthy Food Handler Practices
- Crucial for food safety and public health
- Maintain healthy habits (manage illnesses, vaccinations, report health concerns)
- Recognize personal health and food safety connection
Important Food Handler Guidelines
- Wear clean, appropriate clothing
Prohibited Food Handling Actions
- Sneezing, blowing, coughing over unprotected food surfaces
- Blowing air into plastic
- Spitting
- Spitting in handling areas
- Spitting and smoking in handling areas
- Opening packages with teeth
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Aprons protect clothes from spills
- Facial masks prevent airborne microorganisms
- Gloves protect food from contaminants
- Eyeglasses are a physical barrier against splashes
Workplace Hygiene
- Clean surfaces are free from soil, odors, and oxidation
- Cleaning agents remove soil and dirt
- Stainless steel is preferred for food equipment
- Phosphoric acid is an acid cleaning agent
- Potassium hydroxide is an alkaline compound
Cleaning Methods
- Oxidation is chemical change due to oxygen
- Cleaning agents are chemical compounds
- CIP (cleaning in place) is a method to clean interior of tanks
- COP is a method to clean parts of fillers, etc
Pests and Prevention
- Prevention is key to pest control
- Rats carry diseases (Weil's, Salmonella, Toxoplasmosis)
- Cockroaches are major pests
- House flies are ubiquitous insects
- Mice are widespread terrestrial mammals
Health Risks
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced
- Dehydration is a medical risk from excessive heat
- Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is bleeding in the brain
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Test your knowledge on food handler health requirements and best practices. This quiz covers essential information regarding foodborne illnesses, hand hygiene, and personal hygiene standards crucial for ensuring food safety. Learn how to maintain a healthy food handling environment.
