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Which of the following is considered a TCS (temperature controlled for safety) food?
Which of the following is considered a TCS (temperature controlled for safety) food?
- Spices
- Bakery items
- Sugar
- Shell eggs (correct)
Why are elderly people at higher risk of foodborne illness?
Why are elderly people at higher risk of foodborne illness?
- Because they have a high tolerance for undercooked meat
- Because their immune systems weaken with age (correct)
- Because they have strong immune systems
- Because they are more resistant to bacteria
What is the definition of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food?
What is the definition of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food?
- Food that can be consumed without further preparation (correct)
- Food that needs to be reheated before eating
- Food that requires washing before consumption
- Food that needs to be cooked before consumption
Why is raw and undercooked ground beef not recommended for high-risk populations?
Why is raw and undercooked ground beef not recommended for high-risk populations?
What conditions does bacteria need to grow, according to the text?
What conditions does bacteria need to grow, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a TCS (temperature controlled for safety) food?
Which of the following is NOT a TCS (temperature controlled for safety) food?
What type of probe is used to check the temperature of liquids?
What type of probe is used to check the temperature of liquids?
Which thermometer is used to measure the external temperature of food and equipment surfaces without touching them?
Which thermometer is used to measure the external temperature of food and equipment surfaces without touching them?
What is the main advantage of using an infrared or laser thermometer for temperature measurement?
What is the main advantage of using an infrared or laser thermometer for temperature measurement?
Which type of thermometer is suitable for checking the internal temperature of thin foods like hamburger patties?
Which type of thermometer is suitable for checking the internal temperature of thin foods like hamburger patties?
Where is the sensor area located in a thermocouple or thermistor probe?
Where is the sensor area located in a thermocouple or thermistor probe?
What type of thermometer indicates the highest temperature reached during use?
What type of thermometer indicates the highest temperature reached during use?
What is the correct temperature range for the food danger zone?
What is the correct temperature range for the food danger zone?
What is the corrective action when TCS food remains in the danger zone for more than 4 hours?
What is the corrective action when TCS food remains in the danger zone for more than 4 hours?
How can food become contaminated through the fecal-oral route?
How can food become contaminated through the fecal-oral route?
Which step can help prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) food?
Which step can help prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) food?
What is the responsibility of the manager in ensuring food safety?
What is the responsibility of the manager in ensuring food safety?
Where do most contaminants enter food from according to the text?
Where do most contaminants enter food from according to the text?
What are symptoms of a food allergic reaction?
What are symptoms of a food allergic reaction?
What is an example of cross-contact of allergens?
What is an example of cross-contact of allergens?
What is Anaphylaxis?
What is Anaphylaxis?
What are the Big Nine Allergens?
What are the Big Nine Allergens?
What should at least one person per shift be able to do regarding menu items?
What should at least one person per shift be able to do regarding menu items?
What is the purpose of a bimetallic stemmed thermometer?
What is the purpose of a bimetallic stemmed thermometer?
What should be done if a thermometer loses its accuracy?
What should be done if a thermometer loses its accuracy?
Why should glass thermometers only be used when enclosed in a shatterproof casing?
Why should glass thermometers only be used when enclosed in a shatterproof casing?
How long should you wait after inserting the thermometer stem into the food before checking the temperature?
How long should you wait after inserting the thermometer stem into the food before checking the temperature?
Where should you insert the probe when taking the temperature of meat, poultry, and fish?
Where should you insert the probe when taking the temperature of meat, poultry, and fish?
What is the acceptable range for the accuracy of thermometers used to measure air temperature in food storage equipment?
What is the acceptable range for the accuracy of thermometers used to measure air temperature in food storage equipment?
What is the purpose of adjusting a thermometer using the boiling point method?
What is the purpose of adjusting a thermometer using the boiling point method?
