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Chapter 19 Trivia
Chapter 19: Consumer Concern
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2007

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Who are the major agencies in charge of monitoring food supply?

Definition
  • CDC
  • EPA
  • FAO
  • USDA
  • WHO
  • FDA
Term

True or False:

The most common food toxin is botulinum.

Definition
False; the most common food toxin is staphylococcus aureus.
Term
To ensure safety, foods should not be kept between ____ degrees and ____ degrees.
Definition
40-140
Term
Why is it not safe to eat sushi containing raw fish?
Definition

raw fish may contain harmful microorganisms that would normally be cooked off.

Term
Name one way to prevent traveler's sicknesses
Definition
  • Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if you have washed them with purified water and peeled them yourself
  • Only use ice if it is made from bottled or purified water
  • Wash hands often with soap and water
Term
What is the FDA's number one priority?
Definition
foodborne illnesses
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