Temperatures
That's in MY Food!?
Bacteria, Oh My!
Regulations
What is a Recall?
100
At what temperature should your refrigerator be maintained?
What is at or below 40° F
100
What is the upper limit of allowable contamination for peanut butter according to the FDA? A. Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 100 grams B. Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams C. Gritty taste and water insoluble inorganic residue=25mg per 100 grams D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above
100
Which bacteria is responsible for causing the greatest number of foodborne illnesses?
What is Salmonella.
100
In order to properly wash your hands before or after handling food, exactly what is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands under running water?
What is at LEAST 20 seconds. Happy birthday twice!
100
The majority of foodborne illnesses are a result of which of the following?
What is improper handling of foods by the consumer
200
Which is the minimum temperature at which hot foods on a buffet should be maintained?
What is 140°F
200
What is the upper limit of allowable contamination for canned tomatoes? A. Average of 10 fly eggs per 500 grams B. Must be free of all contaminants C. 2 maggots per 500 grams D. None of the above E. A & C
What is E. A & C
200
I am found in improperly canned foods, especially home-canned, vegetables, fermented fish, baked potatoes in aluminum foil. I cause vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, double vision, difficulty in swallowing, muscle weakness. Can result in respiratory failure and death. What bacteria am I? (or what disease).
What is Clostridium botulinum: Botulism
200
What is the "Danger Zone" range?
What is between 40° and 140 °F
200
What is one example of a website that consumers can go to to check food recalls?
300
What is the safe minimum cooking temperature for chicken or turkey?
What is 165°F
300
Upper limit of allowable contamination for frozen broccoli? A. Free of all contaminants B. 60 aphids, thrips, and/or mites per 100 grams C. 30 aphids, thrips, and/or mites per 100 grams D. 7 aphids, thrips, and/or mites per 100 grams
What is B. 60 aphids, thrips, and/or mites per 100 grams
300
I am found in eggs, poultry, meat, unpasteurized milk or juice, cheese, contaminated raw fruits and vegetables. I cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.
What is Salmonella: Salmonellosis
300
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for regulating meat and poultry products in the United States?
What is U.S.D.A. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
300
A _______ _______ recall was voluntarily issued in September 2012 by Sunland Inc. due to Salmonella.
What is peanut butter
400
What is the safe minimum cooking time for pork?
What is 145°F
400
Macaroni and noodle products are allowed to contain... A. An average of 225 insect fragments or less, as well as 4.5 rodent hair per 225 grams. B. An entire rodent C. average of 5% or less by weight of pieces with dry rot D. 500 insect larvae per 150 grams E. None of the above
What is A. An average of 225 insect fragments or less, as well as 4.5 rodent hair per 225 grams.
400
I am found in undercooked beef (especially hamburger), unpasteurized milk and juice, raw fruits and vegetables (e.g. sprouts), and contaminated water. The folks at Jack in the Box fear me.
What is E. coli O157:H7--Hemorrhagic colitis or E. coli O157:H7 infection
400
What does FDA stand for?
What is U.S. Food and Drug Administration
400
The 2010 recall of over a half billion _____ originating from the Iowa-based Wright County and related company, Hillandale Farms. The CDC began investigating outbreaks of salmonella in early 2010 and eventually tracked it to the WrightCounty plant. The CDC noted over 1,900 reports of illness.
What is eggs
500
When pasteurizing milk or other products, to what temperature are the liquids heated?
What is 161 F
500
Who created the term "defect action levels?"
What is the FDA
500
I am found in unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk, and ready-to-eat deli meats. I cause fever, muscle aches, and nausea or diarrhea. Pregnant women may have mild flu-like illness, and infection can lead to premature delivery or stillbirth. Don't confuse me with the mouthwash!
What is Listeria monocytogenes: Listeriosis
500
"EPA" means?
What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
500
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation issued a recall of over 35 million pounds of ground_____ in August 2011 due to salmonella contamination. The contaminated meat was responsible for one death and the sickening of over 75 people
What is turkey