Food Safety Basics

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What are the three major hazards that can contaminate food?

  • Metallic, biological, toxic
  • Contaminated, biological, chemical
  • Physical, biological, chemical (correct)
  • Physical, bacterial, cleaning

What are the four conditions needed for bacteria to grow?

  • Food, air, light, time
  • Moisture, heat, time, space
  • Moisture, temperature, time, air
  • Food, moisture, temperature, time (correct)

Which kind of bacteria is found in dairy foods, poultry, and eggs and can cause serious foodborne illness?

  • Salmonella (correct)
  • Staphylococcus
  • E. coli
  • Listeria

How many cases of foodborne illness are estimated to occur each year in the United States?

<p>76 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major hazard that cannot be seen?

<p>Parasites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for foodborne illness caused by bacteria?

<p>Bacteria living in the 'Danger Zone' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why the food code requires food workers to wash their hands and wear single-use, non-latex gloves?

<p>To prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria on food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a food worker with hepatitis A does not wash their hands well after using the toilet?

<p>The virus can get on the food worker's hands and then into the food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can destroy parasites in fish and meat?

<p>Freezing at a specific temperature for a sufficient duration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause some foodborne illnesses besides bacteria and viruses?

<p>Chemicals such as rat bait or cleaners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand that contaminated food may still smell fine, look safe, and taste good?

<p>Because contaminated food can still make someone very sick (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What range of temperatures is referred to as the Danger Zone for bacterial growth?

<p>41º F to 135º F (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid having foods in the Danger Zone?

<p>To prevent bacterial growth in food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason behind storing potentially hazardous foods at cold temperatures?

<p>Because bacteria do not grow well at cold temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done when cooling or heating foods to prevent bacterial growth?

<p>Ensure that the food passes through the Danger Zone quickly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness' suggests washing hands under which circumstance?

<p>When you first arrive at work or return to work after breaks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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