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What is the minimum amount of time for hand washing before preparing food?

30 seconds

It is not specified

20 seconds (correct)

10 seconds

What is the 'danger zone' for bacteria growth?

Between 50°F and 120°F

Between 60°F and 100°F

Between 40°F and 140°F (correct)

Between 40°F and 150°F

What is the purpose of pasteurization?

To extend the shelf life of food

To kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life (correct)

To increase the nutritional value of food

To add flavor to food

What is bioaccumulation?

The accumulation of toxins in the food chain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of food contamination in the U.S.?

Improper food handling practices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal temperature that hamburger should be cooked to?

160°F (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are BHT and BHA used for?

As preservatives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Delaney Clause?

A law that regulates food additives (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following foods is most likely to carry Salmonella?

Eggs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the FDA?

To protect and promote public health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of pasteurization?

To kill harmful bacteria in food (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the list that contains substances considered safe for use in food?

GRAS list (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea?

Bacterial infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding nitrites to food?

To decrease botulism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fish should be avoided to decrease the risk of mercury poisoning?

Shark (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of cooking certain foods at high temperatures?

Formation of acrylamides (A) Signup and view all the answers