Food Safety and Hazards

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What is the primary category of food hazards that includes pathogens?

  • Biological (correct)
  • Physical
  • Allergens
  • Chemical

What is a hazard in food?

  • Any substance in food that can cause illness or injury (correct)
  • A substance that increases food shelf life
  • A substance that makes food more nutritious
  • A substance that enhances flavor

What can cause a food-borne illness that is not a result of contamination?

  • Plant toxins (correct)
  • Food packaging
  • Food additives
  • Food processing

What is the definition of a pathogen?

<p>A microorganism that can cause disease or illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of food hazards?

<p>Biological, chemical, physical, allergens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only way to protect food against pathogenic bacteria?

<p>Use proper hygiene and sanitary food handling and storage techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection causes the most food-borne illnesses?

<p>Toxin-mediated infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do bacteria multiply?

<p>By splitting in half, doubling, or fission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three conditions necessary for bacterial growth?

<p>Food, moisture, and moderate acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a way to determine if food is contaminated with pathogens?

<p>Using a microscope to examine the food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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