Safety
For 20 seconds
Who is responsible for overseeing most of the U.S. food supply?
The FDA
Which is historically the most common type of long-term food packaging?
Canning
How quickly can bacteria grow in perishable foods?
Within two hours unless refrigerated
What does the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversee?
All meat, poultry, and egg products
What does packing allow processed food to do?
To keep for long periods of time without preservatives, as long as they are not opened
List the 4 main components of food safety.
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
What shifted the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it?
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
What is the difference between the two types of food packaging? (Primary, Secondary)
Primary packaging holds the processed food, while secondary packaging combines the primary packages into a set.
What are the "Danger Zone" temperatures?
between 40˚ and 140˚F
What led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
3 examples of food spoilage
Materials may be decaying - Undesirable microorganisms may be growing - Growth of molds and yeasts
List 3 examples to prevent illnesses
Washing hands, utensils, and surfaces - Cook to the right temperature - Refrigerate foods promptly and properly to prevent illness
What led to the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906?
“The Jungle” a book about the horrible working conditions in meat packing
List the 5 purposes of food packing
Protection/preservation - Containment - Convenience and transportation - Marketing and information - Security