Foodborne illness and Careers
What are two ways to help prevent harmful E. coli infections?
Cook meat all the way through and wash hands
What is sensory evaluation?
Evaluating food using the senses.
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
What does the serving size on a nutrition label tell you?
The amount of food that the listed nutritional information represents.
What food product did we develop and package during our product development project?
Popcorn snack mix
What career is responsible for inspecting meat products to ensure they are safe?
Meat inspector
Which two senses work together to help us experience flavor?
Taste and smell
What is the purpose of a food recall?
To remove potentially unsafe food products from the market.
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
What is the purpose of food packaging?
To protect food, maintain quality and help market the product.
Which food science career studies consumer preferences through taste tests?
Sensory scientist
What is the purpose of a consumer taste test panel?
To collect feedback about food products and consumer preferences.
What are the three main types of food contamination?
Biological, chemical and physical
What does % Daily Value tell consumers?
How much a nutrient in one serving contributes to the recommended daily amount.
A customer discovers a piece of plastic in their food. What type of contamination has occurred?
Physical
What type of meat is commonly associated with E. coli outbreaks?
Undercooked ground beef
What is a triangle taste test?
A test involving three samples, two alike and one different, in which participants identify the different sample.
What type of contamination occurs when a food employee's hair falls into a product?
Physical
How many cups are in 16 tablespoons?
1 cup
Your popcorn product contains peanuts. What important information must appear on the food label to protect consumers?
An ingredient statement and appropriate peanut allergen labeling.
Name one food commonly associated with Listeria outbreaks.
Deli meats or unpasteurized soft cheeses
Why might a food company conduct sensory evaluations before launching a new product?
To determine consumer preferences and identify improvements to the product's flavor, aroma or texture.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective Equipment
A snack contains 10 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat. How many calories does it contain?
165 calories: (10 × 4) + (20 × 4) + (5 × 9).
What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture