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Ye Olde Food Safety
Bites, Camera, Action!
Can I Lick That?
100

This fruit has such a notorious odor, it's banned from public transportation in Singapore.

Durian

100

This staple side is McDonald's bestselling item. 

French Fries

100

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program was developed by which company?

Pillsbury

100

This item has a secret recipe highly guarded by a crab. 

Krabby Patty

100

In 1984, the Rajneeshee cult laced salmonella into what food source? 

Ten salad bars in The Dalles, Oregon.

200

This versatile ingredient became a staple in 1960s hosting for its showstopping sweet and savory applications. 

Jell-O

200

Before they sold burgers, McDonalds was this type of restaurant. 

BBQ

200

The fermentation process reduced microbial loads and lowered the pH, making this beverage safer than water. 

Beer

200

After this animated dog solves a mystery, he is often rewarded with a...

Scooby Snack

200

In 2015, Stewart Parnell is the former owner, president, and CEO of what company was convicted of over 70 felonies and sentenced to 28 years in prison for food safety crimes. 

Peanut Corporation of America (PCA)

300

This traditional pudding made from minced sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs mixed with oatmeal, onions, suet, and spices, then boiled inside a sheep’s stomach.

Haggis

300

McDonalds is the top global distributor of this product category. 

Toys

300

President Lincoln established this administration in 1862 in support of food safety.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

300

This butterscotch-flavored beverage can be consumed at Hog's Head Inn.

Butterbeer

300

In 2003, a disgruntled supermarket worker in Grand Rapids, MI, pleaded guilty to poisoning 250 pounds of ground beef with what chemical? 

Black Leaf 40, a nicotine-based insecticide. 

400

The central Mexico delicacy nicknamed "Mexican Caviar."

Escamoles

400

What is unique about McDonalds soda?

McDonald’s uses the same Coca‑Cola syrup as other restaurants, but it’s delivered in stainless steel tanks instead of plastic bags.

400

The CDC began tracking and trending which metric in 1970? 

Foodborne illness related deaths. 

400

In 2007 this humble dish was prepared by a very tiny chef.

Ratatouille
400

In 2015, after preparing a dish for a potluck with home-canned potatoes, this illness hospitalized 25 people. 

Botulism

500

This cracker, made of flour and water, was historically used during long sea voyages and military campaigns. 

Hardtack

500

In 1975, the U.S. military inspired what key fast food feature.

Drive Thru, as soldiers were not allowed to leave their cars while wearing fatigues.

500

In 1973, what product was the first major recall? 

Canned Mushrooms - 75 million cans were removed from shelves. 

500

A wafer-like bread that could keep a traveller on their feet for a day with just a small piece.

Lembas Bread

500

This ancient philosopher was sentenced to death by means of hemlock poisoning. 

Socrates