Keeping Food Safe
Which organization makes recommendations for food safety regulation of the foodservice industry?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Jaundice is a symptom of which foodborne illness?
Hepatitis A
The transfer of allergens from food or food-contact surfaces to the food served to an allergic guest is called
Cross-contact
When washing hands, what is the minimum time that food handlers should scrub hands and arms with soap?
10-15 sec
The USDA inspects which foods:
Meat, Poultry and Eggs
What is TCS food?
Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
Which bacteria is commonly linked to cooked rice dishes?
Bacillus cereus
Pathogens grow most rapidly at temperatures between
70°F and 125°F (21°C to 52°C).
What is the purpose of a hand antiseptic?
To reduce pathogens to safe levels
What is the maximum amount of time that ready-to-eat TCS food can be stored in a cooler at 41°F (5°C) before it must be sold, served, or thrown out?
7 days
What is the temperature range of the temperature danger zone?
41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C)
Which pathogen is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness?
Norovirus
Food must be thrown out after remaining in the temperature danger zone for
4 hours
What is the only jewelry that may be worn on the hands or arms while handling food?
Plain-band ring
What must a manager do with a recalled food item in the operation?
Store the recalled item separately from other food and label it.
What is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering?
Make it as difficult as possible for someone to tamper with it.
People with this illness may cough up worms
Anisakiasis
How long must shell stock tags be kept on file?
90 days after the last molluscan shellfish was sold or served from the container
What action should a manager take when a food handler reports having diarrhea and being diagnosed with a foodborne illness caused by Shigella spp.?
Exclude the food handler from the operation.
Name the four methods for properly thawing food.
In the fridge, under running cool water, in the microwave, as part of the cooking process.
Wheezing and hives are a symptom of
Food allergies
Which plant food is toxic when undercooked?
Raw kidney beans
How far off the floor should food be stored?
6 inches
What is the maximum cooling time for TCS food?
6 hours
Name the big nine allergens.
Milk, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, fish, shellfish, eggs.