Unavoidable Food Defects Quiz

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What does the US Food and Drug Administration say about the presence of 'food defects' in raw products?

The presence of food defects in raw products is not regulated by the FDA.

It is economically practical to grow, harvest, or process raw products that are free of unavoidable defects.

Raw products must be free of any non-hazardous, naturally occurring, unavoidable defects.

It is impossible to eliminate all non-hazardous, naturally occurring, unavoidable defects from raw products. (correct)

How much animal poop per pound are coffee beans allowed to contain?

10 milligrams (correct)

1 gram

10 grams

1 milligram

What percentage of coffee beans by count are allowed to be insect-infested or moldy, as per the FDA standards?

1% to 2%

4% to 6% (correct)

2% to 4%

6% to 8%

What unpleasant surprise might chocolate lovers find in their delicious bar, according to the text?

Insect parts and rodent hair Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that it is 'economically impractical' to eliminate all food defects?

To highlight the economic cost of ensuring completely defect-free products Signup and view all the answers

What is the FDA's allowance for insect fragments in peanut butter?

One or more insect fragments for every 100 grams Signup and view all the answers

How many fruit fly eggs are allowed in a kid-size box of golden raisins?

Up to 35 fruit fly eggs Signup and view all the answers

What is the FDA's allowance for rodent hairs in apple butter?

Four or more rodent hairs for every 100 grams Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of maggots allowed in a 14-ounce Bloody Mary?

Up to four maggots Signup and view all the answers

How many insect fragments are allowed in apricot, peach, and pear nectars?

One or more insect fragments per cup Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of fruit fly eggs allowed in a cup of canned citrus juice?

5 eggs Signup and view all the answers

How many insect fragments are allowed in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter?

8 fragments Signup and view all the answers

What is the FDA's allowance for rodent hairs in apple butter per 100 grams?

Less than 4 Signup and view all the answers

How many moldy fruits are apricot, peach, and pear nectars allowed to contain?

Exactly 12% Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of whole insects allowed in an ounce of golden raisins?

Less than 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the FDA's standard for the presence of rodent hair in a typical chocolate bar?

30 or more rodent hairs per bar Signup and view all the answers

How many milligrams of animal poop per pound are coffee beans allowed to contain as per the FDA standards?

10 milligrams Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of coffee beans by count are allowed to be insect-infested or moldy according to FDA standards?

4% to 6% Signup and view all the answers

How many insect fragments are apricot, peach, and pear nectars allowed to contain, as per the FDA standards?

3 insect fragments per cup Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of fruit fly eggs allowed in a kid-size box of golden raisins according to the FDA standards?

3 fruit fly eggs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Defects in Raw Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows a certain level of "food defects" in raw products, such as coffee beans, peanut butter, chocolate, and fruit products.

Coffee Beans

Coffee beans are allowed to contain up to 10 milligrams of animal poop per pound.
Up to 10% of coffee beans by count can be insect-infested or moldy.

Chocolate

Chocolate bars may contain rodent hairs, with the FDA allowing up to 60 fragments per 100 grams.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter can contain up to 30 insect fragments per 100 grams.
Up to 1 rodent hair per 100 grams is allowed in peanut butter.

Fruit Products

Apricot, peach, and pear nectars can contain up to 5% moldy fruits.
Up to 5 insect fragments per 100 grams are allowed in apricot, peach, and pear nectars.
A cup of canned citrus juice can contain up to 5 fruit fly eggs.
A kid-size box of golden raisins can contain up to 13 fruit fly eggs.

Other Products

Apple butter can contain up to 5 rodent hairs per 100 grams.
A 14-ounce Bloody Mary can contain up to 1 maggot.
The FDA considers it "economically impractical" to eliminate all food defects, allowing for trace amounts of defects in raw products.

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Test your knowledge about the presence of unavoidable defects in common foods with this quiz. Explore interesting facts about the permitted levels of contaminants in various food products.