Food Safety Basics
Which type of contamination is responsible for most foodborne illnesses?
Biological
How many people with the same symptoms after eating the same food take for it to be considered an outbreak?
2 or More
What is an RTE food? Give an example of one.
-Cooked foods, washed fruits and veggies, deli meat, bakery items, sugar, spices, and seasonings
What are some things staff can do to prevent cross contact with allergens?
A food handler transfers a virus into a ready-to-eat food. What type of contaminat is this?
Biological
Which organization regulates all food except meat, poultry, and eggs?
FDA
At what temperature do bacteria grow best?
70F
List 3 examples of a TCS food.
Milk and dairy. Shell eggs. Meat. Poultry. Fish. Baked potatoes. Cooked rice. Tofu. Sprouts. Sliced melons, cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens. Untreated garlic and oil mixtures.
What are some steps a food manager should do when there is an outbreak related to their business?
Gather info. Notify authorities. Segregate products. Document the information. Identify staff. Cooperate with authorities. Review procedures.
Cleaner is accidentally sprayed near food. What type of conaminat is this?
Chemical
The USDA regulates and inspects:
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
When a foodborne illness OUTBREAK is confirmed, the outbreak is confirmed by what analysis?
Laboratory analysis
Time and Temperature
Name 3 of the Big Eight food allergens.
Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Wheat
What microorganism can grow rapidly if FAT TOM conditions are present?
Bacteria
List three populations that are at a higher risk for Foodborne Illnesses.
Elderly people. Preschool-age children. Weakened immune systems. People with cancer, HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients, and people on certain medications.
What are ways people can contaminate food?
Not washing hands after using the restroom. Being in contact with someone who is sick. Coughing or vomiting onto food or food service areas. Touching dirty food-contact surfaces/equipment and then touching food.
What is the temperature danger zone?
41F - 135F
What is the name of a severe allergic reaction that can lead to death?
Anaphylactic
List a particular symptom(s) that are associated with Biological seafood toxins.
Neurological symptoms such as tingling in extremities and reversal of hot and cold sensations. Flushing of the face. Heart Palpitations.
What does FAT TOM stand for?
Food
Acidity
Temperature
Time
Oxygen
Moisture
What does the FDA defense tool A.L.E.R.T stand for?
Assure
Look
Employees
Reports
Threat
What is the safe internal temp of cooked poultry?
165F
What are the four types of microorganisms that can cause foodnorne illness?
Viruses, Fungi, Bacteria, and Parasites
_____ is produced when fish is time-temperature abused.
Histamine