CP-FS study guide questions with correct answers

1. Determine legitimacy of food borne illness When ________or more cases of foodborne illness caused by the same organism occur during a limited period of time involving either same foodservice operation or the same food product, public health authorities consider it a foodborne illness outbreak. - Answer Two A _______ case of botulism is considered an outbreak. - Answer Single _________ and ___________ are the two key factors of all outbreak investigations. - Answer Speed Accuracy _______ an outbreak in its tracks and ________ illness are the most obvious goals of outbreak investigations. - Answer Stopping Preventing Three types of outbreaks: - Answer 1. Localized one-time event, such as a specific food preparation error or ill food worker at a foodservice establishment. 2. Widespread distribution of a perishable commodity, such as spinach or tomatoes 3. Contamination of shelf-stable commodities, such as canned or frozen foods or peanut butter, or persistent environmental contamination at a farm, food processing facilitym or restaurant. Ways to prevent future outbreaks (3) - Answer 1. Identifying new hazards 2. Maintaining the public's confidence