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Deaths of newborns caused by milk-induced diarrhea has been mainly attributed to the bacteria: |
Escherichia coli. |
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In case of emergency, raw milk may be rendered safe for drinking if ____ and then immediately cooled. |
Heated in a water bath to a temperature of 165 degrees F. |
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Escherichia coli 0157:H7 is a bacteria that currently: |
Is difficult to test for. |
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Oysters, soft-shell and hard-shell clams, mussels, lobsters, crabs, and shrimp fall under what group? |
Shellfish. |
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Oysters grow best in water with a salinity of: |
0.24-0.27. |
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People at increase risk for listeriosis are: |
Pregnant women and newborns. |
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The ___ test shows the amount of extraneous material in milk but will not show dissolved material. |
Sediment. |
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The voluntary federal-state program designed to ensue a safe and clean milk supply is commonly referred to as the: |
IMS (Interstate Milk Shippers) |
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What are 3 common refrigerants? |
-Freon -Ammonia -Carbon Dioxide |
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What is NOT a step in proper machine dishwashing? |
Cloth Dry. |
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What group of bacteria typically contains most of the pathogenic bacteria? |
Mesophilic. |
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Escherichia coli 0157:H7 was first identified as a pathogen during the investigation of two outbreaks in what two states? |
Oregon and Michigan. |
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The ______ was a system which encouraged dairy farmers to maintain large enough herds to meet drinking milk needs during seasons of lowest production. |
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act. |
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If properly installed, one of the best floorings for kitchens, dairies, bakeries, and similar places is: |
Ceramic tile. |
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Which bacteria can survive cooking to appropriate levels? |
Clostridium perfringens. |
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Temperatures of ____ have been found satisfactory for the storage of refrigerated foods. |
38-41 degrees F. |
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Beef usually spoils first: |
on the surface. |
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Floors in food processing plants, dairy plants, kitchens, and similar places should be sloped ____ towards each drain. |
1/8 - 1/4 inch per foot. |
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What factors slow down biological activity and preserves food? |
-High or low temperatures. -Reduced moisture. -Salt. |
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Listeriosis is a: |
Serious infection caused by food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
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Which of the following types of foods are not at high risk for transmitting listeriosis? -Soft Cheese -Hot Dogs -Raw Vegetables -Potato Chips |
Potato Chips. |
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Dealers involved in interstate shipment and control of shellfish must meet the requirements set forth by: |
NSSP (National Shellfish Sanitation Program). |
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A freezer unit for frozen food should maintain temperatures of ___ or below. |
0 degrees F. |
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Practically all foods, whether canned, pickled, cured, or dried: |
deteriorate upon storage. |
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Strong emphasis is placed on the control of shellfish because: |
A shellfish can transmit a number of infectious diseases such as dysentery, infectious hepatitis, cholera, and typhoid fever. |
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The final rinse water temperature for heat sanitizing machine dishwasher should be: |
180 degrees F. |
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To prepare a solution of 100 mg per liter available chlorine, ____ of 5.25 percent bleach with one gallon of water should be used. |
0.25 oz. |
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Inspection report forms are primarily tools used to: |
Assure complete investigations and compliance with uniform policy. |
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A healthy milk herd is expected to be free of which diseases? |
-Mastitis -Brucellosis -Tuberculosis |
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The appropriate procedure used for bottle washing in large plants is: |
Wash, rinse, sanitizing rinse, air dry. |
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When the internal temperature of perishable foods is 41 degrees F growth of which of the following is inhibited? |
-Salmonellae -Staphylococci -Bacillus cereus |
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Food-processing and food-service establishment inspections must be supplemented with: |
-Quality control -Education -Management supervision |
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Oysters grow best at what pH and temperature? |
41 degrees F, 6.2-6.8 |
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Escheriachia coli 0157:H7 has become: |
A particular problem for producers and users of ground beef. |
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Which state has a quarantine on mussels from May 1 to October 31? |
California. |
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Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting our waterways from contamination? |
EPA. |
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In order to protect against salmonellae growth in time/temperature control for safety/potentially hazardous food, the recommended temperature for storage is: |
41 degrees F. |
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Poor health in a food handler exposes food to unacceptable risks of contamination; therefore, a physical exam should be required: |
NOT: every 3 years, every 2 years, every year. Answer: NONE OF THE ABOVE. |
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Equipment can be disinfected by being in contact with a chlorine solution for at least: |
10 seconds. |
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Dry stored goods should be stored off the floor at least ___ to prevent their contamination. |
6 inches. |
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Many states rules require the refrigeration of Shucked shellfish at or below ___ but above 32 degrees F. |
45 degrees F. |
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The quality of milk reaching the ultimate consumer is largely determined: |
at the farm, where the milk is produced. |
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Pasteurization of milk product does not eliminate what? |
-Toxins -Anthrax spores -Pesticides |
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Sandwich and salad mixtures should be placed in shallow pans at a depth not greater than ___ to accelerate the rapid cooling of the food. |
3 inches. |
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Thermoduric bacteria grow best at a temperature range of: |
70 - 98 degrees F. |
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Adequate light is essential for proper operation, maintenance, and sanitation. A minimum of ___ is recommended on food work surfaces. |
50-0 foot candles. |
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A mold control program should include all of the following factors except: -Spraying with a 5000 mg/1 sodium hypochlorite solution -Spraying with a 1000 mg/1 quaternary ammonium compound -Re-spraying the entire section with 400-500 mg/1 of quaternary solution every week or two -Cleaning the affected area with an alkaline detergent |
Spraying with a 1000 mg/1 quaternary ammonium compound |
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For custard-filled pies to be considered safe, they should be cooked to: |
155 degrees F for 15 seconds. |
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Of the shellfish listed below, the ones most likely to cause illness are: -Oysters -Crabs -Shrimp -Lobsters |
Oysters. |
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After milk is pasteurized, it should be rapidly cooled to below ___ so that: |
40 degrees F; the remaining bacteria will not materially increase. |
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At what time and temperature specifications does a sweetened milk product have to be pasteurized? |
155 degrees F for 30 minutes. |
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As milk leaves the cow, it is approximately 96 degrees F 100 degrees F. Prechilling of the milk helps: |
To ensure rapid bulk cooling within the refrigerated bulk tank to the desired temperature of less than 40 degrees F. |
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The pipeline milker: |
requires special attention to ensure its sanitary condition. |
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Thawing a 16-pound turkey at 40 degrees F will take a period of ___ days? |
about 3 days. |
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The primary responsibility of food service management is: |
education and supervision of employees. |
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The racks in refrigerators or walk-in coolers must be ___ to allow circulation of cold air. |
Slotted. |
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Food inspection programs of the future will focus increasingly on: |
Hazard analysis and critical control point evaluations. |
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Oyster-shell stock or shucked oysters sampled at the source should not have MPNB of ___ or more fecal coliform per 100 grams of shellfish. |
230. |
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Pasteurized milk quality is indicated by: |
Direct microscopic count, coliform test, standard plate count, phosphatase test, taste and odor tests |
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Mussels from ___ contain a chemical poison during certain time of the year which is not destroyed during cooking. |
The pacific coast, England, Europe. |
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In order to simplify cleanliness, window sills should be sloped toward the room and down at an angle of ____ degrees. |
30. |
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A yellow to brownish black stain taken during the sediment test: |
Is a simple visual indication of the amount of dirt and abnormal substances in the milk. |
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Which food has the highest acceptable plate count of E. coli? |
Uncooked ground beef. |
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Quality control of milk includes what? |
Transportation, herd health, milk handling, processing, distribution, refrigeration |
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The correct order of sequence for hand washing dishes is: |
Scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry. |
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All meat and poultry plants must develop and implement a system of preventative control known as: |
HACCP. |
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The annual cost attributable to foodborne illness in the United States is estimated to be: |
$10-$80 billion per year. |
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Contamination in a block of ice can be identified by ___ in the geometric center. |
Discoloration. |
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E. coli 0157:H7 is often spread by: |
Direct contact and under-cooked food. |
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Proper facility lighting is essential for: |
-Cleanliness. -Accident Prevention. -Fatigue Reduction. |
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Oysters free themselves of contaminating viruses and bacteria within ___ of exposure in purified seawater. |
12-24 hours. |
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Escherichia coli 0157:H7 can be found thriving in the: |
Intestines of man and animals. |
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When direct consumption of shellfish might be hazardous due to radionuclide or industrial wastes pollution; the median coliform MPN of the water does not exceed 700 per 100 ml; and not more than 10% of samples exceed MPN of 2300 per 100 ml, an area is designated: |
Restricted. |
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The contamination of milk with sediment is typically the result of what? |
Improper cleaning of the cow. |
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The FDA action level for aflatoxins in milk is: |
0.5 ppb. |
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A certified industry inspection is an inspection: |
Conducted by a certified member of the industry. |
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Which of the following is best to use when sanitizing food contact equipment? -Phenols -Copper -Zinc -NONE of the above |
NONE OF THE ABOVE- SO WHAT IS?? |
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Outbreaks of ___ traced to contaminated shellfish between 1900 and 1925 led to the PHS Certification of dealers involved in interstate shipment. |
Typhoid fever. |
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Hot water for the sanitizing of assembled equipment is not to be cooler than ___ at the end of the system. |
170 degrees F for 5 minutes. |
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In order to avoid pathogen growth and/or survival, food that is greater than ___ inches thick frozen or partially thawed should not be cooked. |
4 inches. |