Questions and Answers
What is time-temperature abuse?
Food has been time-temperature abused when it has stayed too long at temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens.
What is cross-contamination?
Pathogens can be transferred from one surface or food to another.
What are some actions that can result from poor personal hygiene?
Failing to wash hands after using the restroom, coughing or sneezing on food, touching or scratching wounds and then touching food.
What can lead to poor cleaning and sanitizing?
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Which of the following are examples of time-temperature abuse? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are examples of cross-contamination? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Time-Temperature Abuse
- Occurs when food is held at temperatures conducive to pathogen growth for prolonged periods.
- Can lead to foodborne illnesses if the food is not maintained at safe temperatures.
Cross Contamination
- Involves the transfer of pathogens from one surface or food item to another.
- Occurs in various ways and is a significant risk factor for foodborne illness.
Poor Personal Hygiene
- Food handlers can introduce pathogens through improper hygiene practices.
- Key risky behaviors include:
- Inadequate handwashing after using the restroom.
- Coughing or sneezing on food.
- Touching or scratching wounds, then handling food.
Poor Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Pathogen spread can occur when equipment and surfaces are not properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Risks include:
- Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution.
- Sanitizing solutions at improper levels.
Examples of Time-Temperature Abuse
- Instances include:
- Food not stored or held at the appropriate temperature.
- Inadequate cooking or reheating that fails to eliminate pathogens.
- Improper cooling of food items.
Examples of Cross Contamination
- Examples include:
- Ready-to-eat food coming into contact with contaminated raw food surfaces.
- Contaminated food juices dripping onto cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
- Food handlers transferring pathogens to ready-to-eat food items after handling contaminated food.
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