18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of conducting a routine postmortem examination of a carcass?
To detect any abnormalities so that products only conditionally fit for human consumption are not passed as food.
Which of the following techniques should be utilized during postmortem inspection?
Viewing, incision, palpation, and olfaction.
What is the first step in classifying pathological lesions during postmortem inspection?
Classifying the lesion as acute or chronic.
What is the main purpose of submitting samples to a laboratory during postmortem inspection?
To confirm the diagnosis made by the inspector.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the postmortem inspection process?
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the slaughter process.
What is the primary reason for trimming or condemning a carcass or portion of a carcass during postmortem inspection?
The carcass is abnormal or diseased.
What type of foodborne illness is caused by consuming food that contains harmful microorganisms producing toxins in the stomach or intestines?
Toxin-mediated infections
Which of the following is NOT one of the Big 8 food allergens?
Fish
What is the correct temperature for thawing in the refrigerator?
4°C or lower
Which of the following methods is NOT one of the 3 main methods of preventing foodborne illness?
Ensuring proper lighting in the establishment
What is the purpose of manual heat sanitizing?
To reduce the number of disease-causing microorganisms on a surface
What is the key focus of Active Managerial Control?
Controlling the CDC's 5 most common risk factors for foodborne illness
What is the primary role of secondary production at abattoir and processing levels?
Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements
What is the purpose of ante- and post-mortem meat inspection in the context of secondary production?
Surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses
What is the significance of ensuring that animals are handled and slaughtered humanely in secondary production?
Ensuring animal welfare and public health
What role does secondary production play in food safety import facilitation?
Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation
In export facilitation, what do professionals in secondary production provide guarantees for?
Both animal health and food safety standards
What is the main goal of raising awareness among food producers, processors, and stakeholders regarding food safety measures?
Assuring food safety
Learn about the routine procedures for conducting postmortem examinations on carcasses to detect abnormalities and ensure the quality of meat products. Understand the importance of correlating organs and carcass portions for inspection before removal from the slaughter floor.
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