Chapter 1
Which is a ready-to-eat food?
a. Uncooked rice b.Raw deboned chicken c. Sea salt d.Unwashed green beans
c. Sea Salt
True or false: A food handler's hands can transfer pathogens from one food to another.
True
Why are preschool age children at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses?
they have not built up strong immune systems
What does FIFO stands for? what does it do?
First In First Out. Food items with the earliest use-by or expiration date are rotated to be used first
What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
41°F (5°C) or lower
What are the 3 ways to comtaminate food
True or false: Sanitizing alone is sufficient to reduce pathogens to safe levels.
False - Sanitizing can only be fully effective if washing and rinsing have also been done completely.
a food handler wearing gloves places a chicken breast on the grill and then places lettuce and tomato on a bun. What is the risk that could cause a foodborne illness?
cross contamination
Ready-to-eat foods can be stored for how many days at what temperature?
7 days if held at 41°F or lower
All food must be labeled with______ and ____ if not in original container
All food must be labed with Common Name and Date Marking if not in original container
What food government agency inspects meat poultry and eggs?
USDA
food requiring time and temp control for safety
TCS food
The FDA is responsible for....
-inspecting all food thats not USDA's job
-publishing the food code
When combining food, the date to discard will be the...
The earliest discard of the date
Ex: A jambalaya was made with shrimp and sausage. The use-by date is December 8 and December 10. The jambalaya should be thrown out by December 8
Should you accept or reject a delivery of frozen steaks covered in ice crystals?
Reject. Ice crystals are signs of time tempature abused
State and local authorities (i.e:Health Department)
When a food has stayed too long at temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens this is an example of...
Time-temperature abuse
What is the best way to temp out ROP (Reduced Oxygen Packaging) foods at time of receiving?
Insert the thermometer stem or probe between two packages. 2) If the package allows, fold it around the thermometer stem or probe. 3) Be careful NOT TO PUNCTURE THE PACKAGE.
6" off the ground
What is the correct tempature when receiving shucked shellfish, surface temp of live shellfish, milk, and eggs? what is the tempature you should cool it to?
45°F or lower then cooled to 41°F or lower within 4 hours
What government agencies are responsible for the prevention of foodborne illness?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Public Health Services (PHS)
the 5 common mistakes that can lead to foodborne illness are failing to cook food adequately, holding food at incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment, practicing poor personal hygiene, and ???
purchasing food from unsafe sources
When a food item is recalled, what guidelines must you follow after you idenifited the recalled food?
-Remove the item from inventory and place it in a secure location away from food and equipment. Label the item to communicate that it cannot be used and refer to the vendor's notifcation what do to with the item.
Due to an operation's space limits, ready-to-eat and uncooked foods must be stored in the same cooler. How should foods be stored, in top-to bottom order?
a.According to FIFO method, oldest items in top with the newest on the bottom
b.According to preparation date with earliest date on the top and the latest on the bottom
c. According to minimum internal cooking temperatures, ready-to-eat foods at the top with poultry at the bottom
d. According to minimum acceptable storage temperatures. food that can tolerate warmer temperatures at the top and food needing colder temperatures at the bottom
C. According to minimum internal cooking temperatures, ready-to-eat foods at the top with poultry at the bottom
When must you discard tuna salad that was prepped on July 19?
a. July 21 b. July 23 c.July 26 d.July 27
C. July 26