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| Define foodborne illness. |
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Definition
| a disease transmitted to people by food |
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| When is an illness considered an outbreak? |
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Definition
- 2 or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food.
- investigation is conducted by local and state authorities
- outbreak is confirmed by lab analysis
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Term
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Definition
| illness causing microoganisms |
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| What challenges are food operations faced with when it comes to food safety? |
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Definition
- time
- language & culture
- literacy & education
- pathogens
- unapproved suppliers
- high risk customers
- staff turnover
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| What are the 8 costs of a foodborne illness to an operation? |
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Definition
- loss of customers & sales
- loss of reputation
- negative media exposure
- lowered staff morale
- lawsuits and legal fees
- staff missing work
- increased insurance premiums
- staff retraining
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Term
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Definition
possible outcomes from a foodborne illness, including:
- lost work
- medical costs & long term disability
- death
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Term
| Name the 3 catergories contaminants are divided into. |
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Definition
- biological
- chemical
- physical
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Term
| What is the greatist threat to food safety? |
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Definition
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| Pathogens are apart of what contamination category? |
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Definition
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- bacteria
- certain viruses
- parasites
- fungi
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Term
| How can chemicals be a contaminent? |
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Definition
| if they are stored or used incorectly |
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| Chemical contaminants include....? |
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Definition
- sanitizers
- polishes
- cleaners
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Term
| Foreign objects are considered to be what type of contaminent? |
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Definition
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| What are 4 physical contaminents? |
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Definition
Must list:
- dirt
- naturally occuring objects like fish bones
Additional:
- glass
- bandages
- metal shavings
- staples
- bag ties
- false nails
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Term
| What are the 5 most common foodhandling mistakes? |
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Definition
- purchasing from unapproved suppliers
- failure to cook food properly
- holding food at incorrect temps.
- use of contaminated equitment
- poor personal hygiene
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Term
| The 4 main factors of foodhandling mistakes are what? |
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Definition
- Time/Temp. abuse
- Cross-contamination
- Poor personal hygiene
- poor cleaning and sanitizing
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Term
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Definition
| when food has stayed too long at temps. that allow growth for pathogens that can lead to foodborne illnesses |
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Term
| What are some examples of T/T abuse? |
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Definition
- food held or stored at wrong temps.
- food not cooked or reheated enough to kill pathogens
- food is not cooled correctly
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Term
| When does cross-contamination happen? |
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Definition
| pathogens are transferred from one surface or food to another that can lead to foodborne illness |
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Term
| What a 3 ways ready-to-eat food can be cross-contaminated? |
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Definition
- ready-to-eat foods touch contaminated surfaces
- contaminated food touches or drips fluids onto cooked or ready-to-eat foods
- foodhandler touches contaminated food then touches ready-to-eat food
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Term
| Cross-contamintion can occur when what happens? |
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Definition
- contaminated ingredients added to food recieve no further cooking
- contaminated cleaning clothes touch food contact surfaces
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Term
| What 4 things are classified as poor personal hygiene? |
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Definition
- not washing hands after using the restroom
- touching or scratching an open wound and then touching food
- working while sick
- cough or sneeze on food
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Term
| What happens when there is poor cleaning and santizing? |
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Definition
| pathogens can spread to food if equitment hasn't been cleaned and sanitized properly between uses; can lead to foodborne illness. |
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Term
| Time/Temp Controlled Substance (TCS) needs to be controlled for what reason? |
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Definition
| if not controlled these foods allow for excessive pathogen growth |
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Term
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Definition
- milk & dairy products
- fish
- meat: beef, pork, lamb
- baked potatoes
- tofu or other soy protein
- synthetic ingredients like textured soy protein in meat alternatives
- sliced melons
- cut tomatoes
- cut leafy greens
- poultry
- shellfish & crustaceans
- heat treated plant food like cooked rice, beans & veggies
- sprouts & sprout seeds
- untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures
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Term
| What foods are considered to be ready-to-eat? |
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Definition
- cooked food
- deli meat
- washed fruits & veggies
- bakery items like sugar, spices, seasonings
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Term
| What do high risk population groups have in common? |
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Definition
| weak or compromised immune systems |
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Term
| What are the 3 populations that are considered to be hig risk customers? |
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Definition
- the elderly
- preschool age children
- people with compromised immune systems like people with cancer, going through chemotherapy, HIV AIDS or taking certain medications
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Term
| Name 5 ways to keep food safe. |
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Definition
- control TCS foods
- prevent cross-contamination
- purchase from approved suppliers
- cleaning and sanitizing
- practicing good hygiene
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Term
| What 5 governement agencies are responsible for the prevention of foodborne illnesses? |
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Definition
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- State and local regulatory authorities
- Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- US Public Health Service (PHS)
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Term
| Which items does the FDA inspect? |
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Definition
| all food except meat, poultry and eggs |
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Term
| FDA issued what science based code? |
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Definition
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| Who was the Model Food Code created for? |
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Definition
| State, county, city and tribal agencies |
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| What is the purpose of the Model Food Code? |
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Definition
To help regulate:
- restaurants & retail food stores
- vending operations
- schools & daycares
- hospitals & nursing homes
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| Is the Model Food Code required to be used by agencies? |
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| What does the USDA inspect and regulate? |
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Definition
- inspects meat, poulty and eggs
- regulates food crossing state lines
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Term
| What does the CDC and PHS do primarily? |
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Definition
| assist the FDA, USDA and local and state health departments |
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Term
| CDC and PHS are involved in two specific tasks, what are they? |
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Definition
- conduct research of causes of foodborne illness outbreaks
- assist investigations of outbreaks
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Term
| What 7 things is the state and local regulatory authorities focused? |
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Definition
- to write or adopt codes
- inspect operations
- enforcing regulations
- investigating complaints
- issuing licenses & permits
- approving construction
- reviewing & approving HACCP plans
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