Food Safety Regulations Flashcards - Chapter 14
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What does the FDA regulate?

  • Only eggs and dairy products
  • Only meat and poultry
  • All food except meat, poultry, and eggs (correct)
  • All food, including meat and poultry
  • What is the FDA Model Food Code?

    A science-based code that provides recommendations for food safety regulations.

    What is the role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

    Responsible for the inspection and quality grading of meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs, and fruits and vegetables.

    Health inspectors are authorized to collect fines on behalf of the Department.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the FDA Food Code?

    <p>To provide recommendations on how to prevent foodborne illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of the CDC?

    <p>Investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness and study causes and control of diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Public Health Service (PHS) do?

    <p>Conduct research into causes of foodborne illness outbreaks and assist in investigations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ conducts inspections of cruise ships for sanitation.

    <p>Vessel Sanitation Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    • Inspects all food except meat, poultry, and eggs.
    • Regulates food transported across state lines.
    • Issues the FDA Model Food Code with science-based recommendations for food safety.
    • Target agencies for foodservice regulation include restaurants, retail food stores, vending operations, schools, day care centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.
    • States are recommended, but not required, to adopt the FDA Model Food Code.
    • Provides technical support and training for industry and regulatory agencies.

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    • Federal agency responsible for inspecting and grading the quality of meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs, and fruits and vegetables shipped across state lines.

    Health Inspectors

    • Authorized to collect permit fees and impose fines on behalf of the health department.

    FDA Food Code

    • Contains recommendations from the FDA aimed at preventing foodborne illnesses.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    • Federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services focused on improving health and safety in the U.S.
    • Investigates foodborne illness outbreaks and conducts research on causes and control measures.
    • Publishes statistical data and case studies in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
    • Provides sanitation-related educational services.
    • Conducts the Vessel Sanitation Program, an inspection program for cruise ships.

    Public Health Service (PHS)

    • Supports the FDA, USDA, and local regulatory authorities in conducting research on foodborne illness outbreaks.
    • Assists in investigating outbreaks, similar to the role of the CDC.

    Food Codes

    • Established guidelines and regulations pertaining to food safety and public health; context not provided.

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    Explore key concepts from Chapter 14 focusing on food safety regulations and standards. This quiz covers important definitions and regulations, including the role of the FDA in food safety enforcement. Perfect for students studying food safety and public health.

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