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Food Safety Exam 4 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
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Foodborne Diseases & Infections - CORRECT ANSWER="Illnesses acquired by consumption
of contaminated food"·Frequently and inaccurately referred toas food poisoning
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Foodborne Illness in the US - CORRECT ANSWER=Affects almost one-quarter of the
population each year in the US· Causes an estimated 9,000 deaths annually· Incurs an
economic cost of $5billion annually am
Foodborne Outbreak - CORRECT ANSWER=The occurrence of a similar illness among two or
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more people which an investigation linked to consumption of a common meal or food
items,except for botulism (one case is an outbreak)
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CDC maintains responsibility at federal level.· CDC Foodborne Diseases Active
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Surveillance Network (FoodNet)· Active system·Officials maintain frequent direct contact
with clinical laboratory directors· Goal: identify new cases of foodborne illness
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US & Global Burden of Foodborne Illness - CORRECT ANSWER=Major cause of morbidity
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(and occasionally mortality) in the USand other countries of the world· Increased
incidence in industrialized (high-income) nations· Contributing factors· Changes in
agricultural and food processing methods·Globalization of food distribution· Social
andbehavioral changes among the human population
,FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA regulates most
foods:
-Does NOT include meat, poultry, some eggs and some fish (USDA regulates these products).
-Does include some animals/birds not regulated by USDA (wild game).
·Specifically, the agency regulates facilities that manufacture, package, process, or hold
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foods for consumption in the United States.
·Moreover,the agency provides guidance to the more than 3,000 state, local, and tribal
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agencies which regulate retail food establishment.
FDA Food-related Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA protects the food supply by
the following:
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-Issuing recalls
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-Investigating outbreaks
-Responding to food emergencies.
-Regulating foods and dietary supplements
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-Providing the public information regarding the safe handling of foods
-Providing the public information regarding the signs and symptoms of foodborne illness
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-Taking an active role in food defense
-Performing research on food safety
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-Providing guidance to industries on safe food production
-Ensuring compliance and enforcement of food law
-Participating in international and interagency food safety coordination.
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Adulteration Definition - CORRECT ANSWER=Refers to food that contains filth, is decomposed
or otherwise unfit, is produced in unsanitary conditions, or contains poisons or other harmful
substances damaging to health.
Misbranded Definition - CORRECT ANSWER=Refers to food that is falsely or misleadingly
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packaged or labeled.
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-Commonly contains products not listed on the labels (especially allergens).
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FDA Food Recalls - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA can request a food recall if the agency has
determined that a potential hazard exists in a particular food product which would justify
regulatory action.
·Most food recalls are voluntary.
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-FSMA allows greater authority for mandatory recalls.
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·Most recalls are due to mislabeling (a specific item is left off of the label).
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3 classes of food recalls - CORRECT ANSWER=-Class I - foods that may cause serious adverse
health consequences.
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-Class II - foods that would result in a temporary or reversible health problem.
-Class III - foods that are not likely to cause danger to health.
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FDA Enforces Federal Laws - CORRECT ANSWER=-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FD&C)
·Including amendments (nutrition labeling, allergen labeling, etc)
-Food Modernization and Safety Act (FSMA)
-Food Facility Registration
Food Safety Exam 4 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
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Foodborne Diseases & Infections - CORRECT ANSWER="Illnesses acquired by consumption
of contaminated food"·Frequently and inaccurately referred toas food poisoning
20
Foodborne Illness in the US - CORRECT ANSWER=Affects almost one-quarter of the
population each year in the US· Causes an estimated 9,000 deaths annually· Incurs an
economic cost of $5billion annually am
Foodborne Outbreak - CORRECT ANSWER=The occurrence of a similar illness among two or
Ex
more people which an investigation linked to consumption of a common meal or food
items,except for botulism (one case is an outbreak)
s
CDC maintains responsibility at federal level.· CDC Foodborne Diseases Active
rt
Surveillance Network (FoodNet)· Active system·Officials maintain frequent direct contact
with clinical laboratory directors· Goal: identify new cases of foodborne illness
pe
US & Global Burden of Foodborne Illness - CORRECT ANSWER=Major cause of morbidity
Ex
(and occasionally mortality) in the USand other countries of the world· Increased
incidence in industrialized (high-income) nations· Contributing factors· Changes in
agricultural and food processing methods·Globalization of food distribution· Social
andbehavioral changes among the human population
,FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA regulates most
foods:
-Does NOT include meat, poultry, some eggs and some fish (USDA regulates these products).
-Does include some animals/birds not regulated by USDA (wild game).
·Specifically, the agency regulates facilities that manufacture, package, process, or hold
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foods for consumption in the United States.
·Moreover,the agency provides guidance to the more than 3,000 state, local, and tribal
20
agencies which regulate retail food establishment.
FDA Food-related Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA protects the food supply by
the following:
am
-Issuing recalls
Ex
-Investigating outbreaks
-Responding to food emergencies.
-Regulating foods and dietary supplements
s
rt
-Providing the public information regarding the safe handling of foods
-Providing the public information regarding the signs and symptoms of foodborne illness
pe
-Taking an active role in food defense
-Performing research on food safety
Ex
-Providing guidance to industries on safe food production
-Ensuring compliance and enforcement of food law
-Participating in international and interagency food safety coordination.
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Adulteration Definition - CORRECT ANSWER=Refers to food that contains filth, is decomposed
or otherwise unfit, is produced in unsanitary conditions, or contains poisons or other harmful
substances damaging to health.
Misbranded Definition - CORRECT ANSWER=Refers to food that is falsely or misleadingly
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packaged or labeled.
2
-Commonly contains products not listed on the labels (especially allergens).
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FDA Food Recalls - CORRECT ANSWER=·The FDA can request a food recall if the agency has
determined that a potential hazard exists in a particular food product which would justify
regulatory action.
·Most food recalls are voluntary.
am
-FSMA allows greater authority for mandatory recalls.
Ex
·Most recalls are due to mislabeling (a specific item is left off of the label).
ts
3 classes of food recalls - CORRECT ANSWER=-Class I - foods that may cause serious adverse
health consequences.
r
pe
-Class II - foods that would result in a temporary or reversible health problem.
-Class III - foods that are not likely to cause danger to health.
Ex
FDA Enforces Federal Laws - CORRECT ANSWER=-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FD&C)
·Including amendments (nutrition labeling, allergen labeling, etc)
-Food Modernization and Safety Act (FSMA)
-Food Facility Registration
