Food Safety Risk Assessment - Unit 7
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What is the incubation period range for Salmonellosis?

  • 8 to 72 hours (correct)
  • 24 to 48 hours
  • 1 to 3 days
  • 2 to 5 days

Which serotype of Salmonella is most commonly associated with fatal outcomes?

  • S.Heidelberg
  • S.Typhimurium
  • S.Enteritidis (correct)
  • S.Paratyphi

What temperature range allows for the growth of Salmonella?

  • 10–35°C
  • 5.2–46.2°C (correct)
  • 0–20°C
  • 15–30°C

Which population is considered most susceptible to severe Salmonella infections?

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What are common symptoms of Salmonellosis?

<p>Diarrhoea and vomiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus area of UNIT 7 in FDSC-626?

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Which pathogen is analyzed in the case study provided in FDSC-626?

<p>Salmonella enterica spp. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resources is listed in the content for further information?

<p><a href="http://www.who.int">www.who.int</a> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a microbiological risk assessment in food safety?

<p>To assess the likelihood of foodborne illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pathogen is Salmonella enterica spp.?

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In which type of foods is Salmonella commonly found?

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Which organization is referenced for information on Salmonella in the content?

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Why is it important to study case studies like that of Salmonella in eggs?

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What is Reiter's syndrome primarily characterized by?

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Which food product is specifically mentioned as playing a major role in pathogen exposure during slaughter and processing?

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How can the transmission of Salmonella to eggs be reduced?

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What is the expected risk per serving of contaminated broilers, assuming a 20% prevalence?

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In risk assessment, which factor is considered specific to the growth of microorganisms?

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What is the average risk per serving as represented in the cumulative distribution data?

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Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned as a specificity in the MRA methodology?

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What does the dose-response relationship primarily indicate in epidemiological data?

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Microbiological Risk Assessment

A systematic process for evaluating potential hazards from microorganisms in food production.

Salmonella enterica spp.

A group of bacteria that cause foodborne illness, commonly found in eggs and poultry.

Foodborne Illness

An illness resulting from consuming contaminated food containing harmful pathogens.

Case Study

A detailed analysis of a specific situation or event, often used to understand a problem, learn its causes, or create solutions.

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Pathogen Agent

An organism such as a bacterium or virus that causes a disease.

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Characteristics of Salmonella

Specific properties like its growth requirements or virulence factors.

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Unit 7 Activities

Tasks related to Food Safety in FDSC-626 course.

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Salmonella in eggs

A case study focused on Salmonella contamination in eggs.

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Salmonella serotypes

Different variations of the Salmonella bacteria, each with its own characteristics.

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Salmonella virulence

How harmful a Salmonella strain is.

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Salmonellosis symptoms

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and nausea, (Incubation: 8-72 hours).

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Salmonella growth range

Salmonella can grow between 5.2-46.2°C.

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Salmonella environment

Salmonella bacteria are found in soil, vegetation, and sewage.

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Reiter's Syndrome

An arthritic disease with joint pain, eye irritation, and painful urination, sometimes triggered by infection.

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Poultry contamination

Poultry can be a significant source of the Salmonella pathogen during slaughter/processing.

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Salmonella egg transmission

Salmonella can enter eggs through environmental contamination, especially if cleaning/disinfection is inadequate.

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Dose-response relationship

The connection between the amount of Salmonella exposure and the resulting illness risk.

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MRA for food safety risk

Methodology used for predicting Salmonella risks similar to chemical contamination assessment, but with specific considerations for microbial growth, transmission and virulence.

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Contaminated broilers (20%)

Estimated prevalence of Salmonella-contaminated broilers (poultry)

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Risk per serving:

Estimated risk of illness from a single serving of chicken (1.13E-5 or 1.13 per 100,000 servings).

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MRA specifics

Microbiological Risk Assessment considers how microbes grow, transmit, their virulence, survival (spores/toxins) during processing conditions and concentrations (risk increase).

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Study Notes

Food Safety Risk Assessment - Unit 7

  • Roundup weedkiller "probably" causes cancer, according to a WHO study. The active ingredient, glyphosate, may also be carcinogenic for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • Roundup is the world's most widely used weedkiller. WHO's cancer agency (IARC) classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans".
  • Monsanto, an agricultural company, produces Roundup.
  • A European agency says glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans.
  • 54,000 active Roundup lawsuits remain.
  • Many lawsuits have settled out of court, with Monsanto paying approximately $11 billion.
  • To classify as Class 1 carcinogen, epidemiological and experimental animal studies need mechanistic data describing the causal association.

Microbiological Risk Assessment

  • Steps in microbiological risk assessment include: hazard identification, exposure characterization, risk characterization, and hazard assessment.
  • Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi can cause disease in humans.
  • A pathogen is an organism (e.g., bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi) causing disease.

Case Study: Salmonella in Eggs

  • FDA upgraded a recall of eggs for salmonella to "serious" health risks or "death".
  • A contamination of salmonella in some 3 million eggs led to a recall by French authorities.
  • An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to Polish eggs affected multiple European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries, resulting in at least 1,412 reported cases.

One Health

  • One Health is an integrated approach to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

Additional Notes

  • Linear extrapolation is the common method of extrapolating data at low concentrations for dose-response relationships in tumor formation studies.
  • The maximum daily dietary exposure to chemicals is estimated at 30 ng/person. Based on this estimate, the chemical may need to be assessed based on a priority approach for evaluation.
  • Information on the origin of the word "Salmonella" was included. The name stems from D. Salmon.

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