1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
REHS Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100%
ALREADY GRADED A+
Caused by C botulinum and is a hazard in prepared foods in which oxygen has been driven
off in cooking such as meat pies, sautéed onions, and garlic in olive oil
Botulism
In 1999 __ was implicated in 10-19% of foodborne illness in US and more than 70% in
Japan
Seafood
There are 1600 known foods to cause allergic reactions. Which is the following is not in the
so called "Big 8" food categories:
Jalapeno Peppers
_ _____ is a food allergen test being utilized to give food processors accurate results.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
To prevent possible foodborne illness, hot food shall be cooled to refrigeration temps
/ within __ _. 1/84
2-4 hours
_ ___ seconds in the minimum period of time that the FDA required employees to wash
hands and arms up to elbows with soap and warm water.
20
,1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
_ ____ have the highest water activity (Aw) requirements.
Bacteria
Substances or agents that inhibit microbial activity are called?
Bacteriostats
Large outbreaks of norovirus, vibro parahaemolyticus, and vibro vulnificus are associated
with?
Raw oysters
_ ____ food poisoning is typically caused by the incomplete cooking and cooling of
stews, meats, gravies, and large cuts of meat rolled or penetrated with skewers.
Clostridium Perfringins
The most common waterborne disease in the world, with and estimated 600 million people
at risk and 300 million affected.
Schistosomiasis
_ ____ are associated with mold.
Aflatoxins
The development of illness is dependent on the following factor:
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1. The dose or amount of agent ingested
2. Virulence of a substance
3. Susceptibility of individual
The most common cause of animal infections leading to contamination of meat and
poultry.
Contaminated Feed
,1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
_ ____ is a foodborne disease that has the most rapid time onset following consumption
of the contaminated feed.
Staphylococcal intoxications
In regulations, the word "shall" denotes?
A requirement
Outbreaks of bacterial foodborne illness are most associated with?
1. Dairy products
2. Poultry
3. Red meat
The long term consumption of water high in may negatively affect bones.
Fluoride (8-20 mg/l)
Water containing mg/L of natural or artificially added fluoride is beneficial to
children during the period they are developing permanent teeth.
0.8-1.7
The source for more than 50% of Campylobacter Jejuni Enteritis cases
Contaminated Chicken
According to Marriott, 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by
/ 3/84
Bacteria
Pathogen that has an ineffective dose less than 100
Shigella
An example of a bacterial infection
Salmonellosis
, 1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
The most effective practice for preventing in humans is to be sure fresh pork is
thoroughly cooked.
Trichinosis
Meat transported across state lines for sale comes under the inspected jurisdiction of
USDA (United States Dept of Agriculture)
A sanitizer that is most stable in the presence of organic matter and used on floors, walls, and
equipment
Quaternary Ammonia
Raw shell eggs, poultry, and poultry products should be heated to a minimum internal
temperature of to prevent foodborne illness.
165 F
Agency responsible for protecting our food from adulteration, misbranding or containing
carcinogens on a national level.
FDA
People became sick at a wedding reception with predominant symptoms of nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fever within 24-28 hours of eating a meal. What is the most
likely cause of the foodborne illness?
Norovirus
/ 4/84
_ ___ outbreaks led to complications of Hemolytic Uremia Syndrome in many small
children.
E-Coli 0157:H7
Bacteria responsible for producing the most deadly toxin known to humans
Clostridium Botulinum
REHS Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100%
ALREADY GRADED A+
Caused by C botulinum and is a hazard in prepared foods in which oxygen has been driven
off in cooking such as meat pies, sautéed onions, and garlic in olive oil
Botulism
In 1999 __ was implicated in 10-19% of foodborne illness in US and more than 70% in
Japan
Seafood
There are 1600 known foods to cause allergic reactions. Which is the following is not in the
so called "Big 8" food categories:
Jalapeno Peppers
_ _____ is a food allergen test being utilized to give food processors accurate results.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
To prevent possible foodborne illness, hot food shall be cooled to refrigeration temps
/ within __ _. 1/84
2-4 hours
_ ___ seconds in the minimum period of time that the FDA required employees to wash
hands and arms up to elbows with soap and warm water.
20
,1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
_ ____ have the highest water activity (Aw) requirements.
Bacteria
Substances or agents that inhibit microbial activity are called?
Bacteriostats
Large outbreaks of norovirus, vibro parahaemolyticus, and vibro vulnificus are associated
with?
Raw oysters
_ ____ food poisoning is typically caused by the incomplete cooking and cooling of
stews, meats, gravies, and large cuts of meat rolled or penetrated with skewers.
Clostridium Perfringins
The most common waterborne disease in the world, with and estimated 600 million people
at risk and 300 million affected.
Schistosomiasis
_ ____ are associated with mold.
Aflatoxins
The development of illness is dependent on the following factor:
/ 2/84
1. The dose or amount of agent ingested
2. Virulence of a substance
3. Susceptibility of individual
The most common cause of animal infections leading to contamination of meat and
poultry.
Contaminated Feed
,1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
_ ____ is a foodborne disease that has the most rapid time onset following consumption
of the contaminated feed.
Staphylococcal intoxications
In regulations, the word "shall" denotes?
A requirement
Outbreaks of bacterial foodborne illness are most associated with?
1. Dairy products
2. Poultry
3. Red meat
The long term consumption of water high in may negatively affect bones.
Fluoride (8-20 mg/l)
Water containing mg/L of natural or artificially added fluoride is beneficial to
children during the period they are developing permanent teeth.
0.8-1.7
The source for more than 50% of Campylobacter Jejuni Enteritis cases
Contaminated Chicken
According to Marriott, 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by
/ 3/84
Bacteria
Pathogen that has an ineffective dose less than 100
Shigella
An example of a bacterial infection
Salmonellosis
, 1/4/26, 8:12 PM REHS Exam
The most effective practice for preventing in humans is to be sure fresh pork is
thoroughly cooked.
Trichinosis
Meat transported across state lines for sale comes under the inspected jurisdiction of
USDA (United States Dept of Agriculture)
A sanitizer that is most stable in the presence of organic matter and used on floors, walls, and
equipment
Quaternary Ammonia
Raw shell eggs, poultry, and poultry products should be heated to a minimum internal
temperature of to prevent foodborne illness.
165 F
Agency responsible for protecting our food from adulteration, misbranding or containing
carcinogens on a national level.
FDA
People became sick at a wedding reception with predominant symptoms of nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fever within 24-28 hours of eating a meal. What is the most
likely cause of the foodborne illness?
Norovirus
/ 4/84
_ ___ outbreaks led to complications of Hemolytic Uremia Syndrome in many small
children.
E-Coli 0157:H7
Bacteria responsible for producing the most deadly toxin known to humans
Clostridium Botulinum
