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What is a biological contaminant?
What is a biological contaminant?
- Microbial contaminant that may cause foodborne illness (correct)
- Chemical substance that can cause foodborne illness
- Foreign object that accidentally gets into food
- Plant toxin
What is an example of a chemical contaminant?
What is an example of a chemical contaminant?
- Bacteria from raw meat
- A piece of metal equipment
- Lead in wine (correct)
- Mushroom toxins
What is scromboid poisoning associated with?
What is scromboid poisoning associated with?
Bluefish, mackerel, and swordfish
A reputable supplier practices strict time-temperature control to prevent __________.
A reputable supplier practices strict time-temperature control to prevent __________.
Ciguatera toxins from __________ is an example of a biological contaminant.
Ciguatera toxins from __________ is an example of a biological contaminant.
What type of contaminants are metal shavings found in food?
What type of contaminants are metal shavings found in food?
________ leaves are an example of a plant toxin.
________ leaves are an example of a plant toxin.
What is the first step in proper hand washing?
What is the first step in proper hand washing?
What is the second step in proper hand washing?
What is the second step in proper hand washing?
What is the third step to proper hand washing?
What is the third step to proper hand washing?
What is the fourth step in proper hand washing?
What is the fourth step in proper hand washing?
What is the fifth step in proper hand washing?
What is the fifth step in proper hand washing?
What is the sixth and final step to proper hand washing?
What is the sixth and final step to proper hand washing?
Single-use gloves should be changed __________.
Single-use gloves should be changed __________.
An employee should wear _______ to cover a bandaged cut on the hand.
An employee should wear _______ to cover a bandaged cut on the hand.
Toxins in plants, seafood, and mushrooms are responsible for many cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. each year.
Toxins in plants, seafood, and mushrooms are responsible for many cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. each year.
What should not be served unless the chef has been licensed to prepare it?
What should not be served unless the chef has been licensed to prepare it?
At delivery, fish should be received at what temperature?
At delivery, fish should be received at what temperature?
What are the two types of fish toxin illnesses?
What are the two types of fish toxin illnesses?
Scromboid poisoning is also known as what?
Scromboid poisoning is also known as what?
Scromboid poisoning can be destroyed by freezing, cooking, smoking, or curing.
Scromboid poisoning can be destroyed by freezing, cooking, smoking, or curing.
What types of fish are commonly associated with scromboid poisoning?
What types of fish are commonly associated with scromboid poisoning?
Ciguatoxin is found in certain __________.
Ciguatoxin is found in certain __________.
Ciguatoxin is commonly associated with ______ fish from the Pacific Ocean, western Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea.
Ciguatoxin is commonly associated with ______ fish from the Pacific Ocean, western Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea.
Ciguatoxin can be detected by smell or taste.
Ciguatoxin can be detected by smell or taste.
Barracuda, grouper, jacks, and snapper are four fish commonly associated with __________.
Barracuda, grouper, jacks, and snapper are four fish commonly associated with __________.
Foodborne illnesses associated with mushrooms are almost always caused by the consumption of toxic, ______ mushrooms collected by __________ mushroom hunters.
Foodborne illnesses associated with mushrooms are almost always caused by the consumption of toxic, ______ mushrooms collected by __________ mushroom hunters.
What is a biological contaminant?
What is a biological contaminant?
What is a chemical contaminant?
What is a chemical contaminant?
What is physical contamination?
What is physical contamination?
What can be found in bluefish, mackerel, and swordfish?
What can be found in bluefish, mackerel, and swordfish?
To prevent scromboid poisoning from eating mackerel, purchase the fish from a ________ supplier.
To prevent scromboid poisoning from eating mackerel, purchase the fish from a ________ supplier.
______ toxins from grouper is an example of a biological contaminant.
______ toxins from grouper is an example of a biological contaminant.
Metal shavings found in food are what type of contaminants?
Metal shavings found in food are what type of contaminants?
______ leaves are an example of a plant toxin.
______ leaves are an example of a plant toxin.
What is the first step in proper handwashing?
What is the first step in proper handwashing?
What is the 2nd step in proper handwashing?
What is the 2nd step in proper handwashing?
What is the 3rd step to proper handwashing?
What is the 3rd step to proper handwashing?
When should single-use gloves be changed?
When should single-use gloves be changed?
An employee should wear _______ to cover a bandaged cut on the hand.
An employee should wear _______ to cover a bandaged cut on the hand.
What types of foods are responsible for many cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. each year?
What types of foods are responsible for many cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. each year?
Due to the extreme risk posed by __________, it should not be served unless the chef has been licensed to prepare it.
Due to the extreme risk posed by __________, it should not be served unless the chef has been licensed to prepare it.
At delivery, the temperature of fish should be received at how many degrees Fahrenheit?
At delivery, the temperature of fish should be received at how many degrees Fahrenheit?
The 2 types of fish toxin illnesses are: _______ poisoning and _______ fish poisoning.
The 2 types of fish toxin illnesses are: _______ poisoning and _______ fish poisoning.
Scromboid poisoning is also known as?
Scromboid poisoning is also known as?
Scromboid poisoning can be destroyed by freezing.
Scromboid poisoning can be destroyed by freezing.
Tuna, bonito, mackerel, and mahi mahi are 4 types of fish commonly associated with?
Tuna, bonito, mackerel, and mahi mahi are 4 types of fish commonly associated with?
Ciguatoxin is found in certain:
Ciguatoxin is found in certain:
Ciguatoxin is commonly associated with fish from what type of ecosystem?
Ciguatoxin is commonly associated with fish from what type of ecosystem?
Ciguatoxin can be detected by smell or taste.
Ciguatoxin can be detected by smell or taste.
Barracuda, grouper, jacks, and snapper are 4 fish commonly associated with?
Barracuda, grouper, jacks, and snapper are 4 fish commonly associated with?
Foodborne illnesses associated with mushrooms are almost always caused by the consumption of what type of mushrooms?
Foodborne illnesses associated with mushrooms are almost always caused by the consumption of what type of mushrooms?
Which of the following are examples of plants that are toxic when raw?
Which of the following are examples of plants that are toxic when raw?
What does gastrointestinal illness relate to?
What does gastrointestinal illness relate to?
What term refers to people who carry pathogens and infect others but do not become ill themselves?
What term refers to people who carry pathogens and infect others but do not become ill themselves?
What is an infected lesion?
What is an infected lesion?
What is hand sanitizer used for?
What is hand sanitizer used for?
What do we call a protective covering used to cover a properly bandaged cut or wound on the finger?
What do we call a protective covering used to cover a properly bandaged cut or wound on the finger?
What is the purpose of a hair restraint?
What is the purpose of a hair restraint?
What are single-use gloves?
What are single-use gloves?
What does jaundice refer to?
What does jaundice refer to?
Toxic metals, pesticides, cleaning products, sanitizers, and lubricants belong to which type of contaminants?
Toxic metals, pesticides, cleaning products, sanitizers, and lubricants belong to which type of contaminants?
Lead in a pewter pitcher, copper in a saucepan, and zinc in a galvanized bucket are examples of what?
Lead in a pewter pitcher, copper in a saucepan, and zinc in a galvanized bucket are examples of what?
Only ________ utensils and equipment should be used to prepare and store food.
Only ________ utensils and equipment should be used to prepare and store food.
What does the acronym PCO stand for?
What does the acronym PCO stand for?
Bones in fillets pose a ______ hazard.
Bones in fillets pose a ______ hazard.
Nearly how many Americans have food allergies?
Nearly how many Americans have food allergies?
A food allergy is the body's negative reaction to a particular _______.
A food allergy is the body's negative reaction to a particular _______.
AIDS is a disease that can be transmitted through food.
AIDS is a disease that can be transmitted through food.
What does personal hygiene include?
What does personal hygiene include?
What items can pose a safety hazard around equipment by harboring microorganisms?
What items can pose a safety hazard around equipment by harboring microorganisms?
What item should be removed when leaving food-preparation areas?
What item should be removed when leaving food-preparation areas?
What personal behavior can contaminate food?
What personal behavior can contaminate food?
Study Notes
Types of Contaminants
- Biological Contaminants: Microbial agents in food, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can lead to foodborne illnesses.
- Chemical Contaminants: Harmful substances that can contaminate food, including pesticides and certain metals, which can combine with foods to create risks (e.g., lead leaching from decanters).
- Physical Contaminants: Foreign objects, like metal shavings, that accidentally enter food and pose safety hazards.
Foodborne Illnesses and Toxins
- Scromboid Poisoning: A type of foodborne illness found in fish like bluefish, mackerel, and swordfish; associated with histamine buildup due to improper storage.
- Ciguatera Poisoning: Toxins from certain fish (e.g., grouper) that accumulate through marine food chains; commonly affect predatory reef fish from tropical waters.
- Plant Toxins: Examples include rhubarb leaves and certain mushrooms, which can cause illness if consumed raw.
Proper Handwashing Technique
- Step 1: Wet hands with warm water.
- Step 2: Apply soap.
- Step 3: Vigorously scrub hands and forearms for at least 20 seconds.
- Step 4: Clean under fingernails and between fingers.
- Step 5: Rinse thoroughly under running water.
- Step 6: Dry hands and arms with a single-use paper towel.
Safe Food Handling Practices
- Single-use gloves should be changed after handling raw meat to prevent cross-contamination.
- Disposable Gloves: Essential for covering bandaged cuts on hands during food preparation.
- Personal hygiene, including keeping hair restrained and washing hands properly, is crucial to prevent contamination.
Allergens and Safety
- Food Allergies: Approx. 7 million Americans are affected; allergies represent adverse reactions to specific food proteins.
- AIDS: A disease that is not transmitted through food.
- Personal Hygiene Practices: Keeping clean and adhering to sanitary health habits to minimize contamination risks.
Miscellaneous
- Jaundice: Yellowing of skin and eyes, indicating potential Hepatitis A infection.
- Toxic Metals: Sources include pewter pitchers (lead), copper pots, and galvanized buckets (zinc).
- Pest Control Operator (PCO): Professionals responsible for managing pest-related issues in food establishments.
- Jewelry and Aprons: Items that can harbor microorganisms or contaminate food if not managed properly; aprons should be removed before leaving food prep areas.
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Test your knowledge on the types of contaminants that can affect food safety, including biological, chemical, and physical hazards. Explore common foodborne illnesses and the effects of toxins found in various food sources. Ensure you understand the importance of proper food handling and hygiene.
