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According to 2010 revised estimates by the CDC, the number of deaths annually related to foodborne illnesses, is estimated to be: - Answer 5,000 Although the Norwalk-like virus is considered an extremely common cause of foodborne illness, it is rarely diagnosed. According to Marriott, approximately 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by: - Answer bacteria When discussing infective dose, exposure to 2 or more substances can cause this effect - Answer antagonistic additive synergistic According to Marriott this pathogen is estimated to cause 2500 serious illnesses and 500 deaths annually (2001): - Answer listeria monocytogenes Large outbreaks of norovirus, vibrio parahaemolyticus, and vibrio vulnificus are generally associated with: - Answer Raw oysters Incomplete cooking and cooling of stews, meats, gravies, and large cuts of meat that have been rolled or penetrated with skewers can lead to outbreaks of: - Answer Clostridium perfringins food poisoning Botulism, caused by C. Botulinum, is a hazard in prepared foods in which oxygen has been driven off in cooking and in which the food is shielded from oxygen and kept warm, permitting surviving spores to germinate and produce the deadly toxin. Which of the following is a possible example of this occurring? - Answer Meat pies Sautéed onions Garlic in olive oil In 1999 american journal implicated in a 10 to 19% of foodborne illness the US to Japan as 70% - Answer Seafood The development of illness is dependent on the following factor: - Answer The dose or amount of agent ingested The virulence of a substance The susceptibility of the individual Aflatoxins are associated with - Answer Mold Mercury poisoning in humans is has not been associated with the consumption of: - Answer Pasteurized milk Goiter is a thyroid disorder usually caused by a: - Answer Deficient iodine intake in the diet Kwashiorkor, common among children less than 6 years of age living in under developed areas of the world, is caused by a deficiency of: - Answer Protein The most common cause of animal infectious leading to contamination of meat and poultry is: - Answer Contaminated food Which of the foodborne disease has the most rapid time of onset following consumption of the food caontamination with this particular pathogen? - Answer Staphylococcal intoxications In regulations the word shall denotes? - Answer Requirement A microorganism that consists only of a single molecule of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coating is a: - Answer Virus Bacterial pathogens prefer a neutral pH, but these microorganisms can withstand a wider pH range of 2.0 to 8.0: - Answer Molds Which of the following have the highest water activity (Aw) requirements? - Answer Bacteria Substances or agents that inhibit microbial activity are called - Answer Bacteriostats According to Marriott and his discussion of HACCP, to prevent possible foodborne illness, hot potentially food shall be cooled to refrigeration temperatures within: - Answer Two to four hours Unlike salmonella and listeria which require an infective dose of millions of bacteria, the infective dose for this pathogen is less than 100. - Answer Shigella Salmonella is an example of a(n): - Answer Bacterial infection The most effective practice for preventing trichinosis in humans is to: - Answer Freeze meat upon purchase There are 1600 known foods to cause allergic reactions. Which is the following is not in the so called big eight food categories: - Answer Jalapeno peppers The food allergen test being utilized to give food processors accurate results is the: - Answer Enzyme-linked immunoassay test According to Marriott, the PRIMARY requirement in designing a food service facility? - Answer Cleanibility Which of the following food products is more likely to contain aflatoxins? - Answer Peanuts A pathogen that is commonly found in rice, pasta, and dried milk is: - Answer Bacillus cereus A foodborne illness whose symptoms mimics appendicitis and which leads to hundreds of unnecessary operations annually is: - Answer Yersiniosis A foodborne pathogen that may also cause stomach ulcers is: - Answer Campylobacter jujuni Uremic syndrome - Answer E coli The bacteria responsible for producing the most deadly toxin known to humans are: - Answer Clostridium botulinum Outbreaks of ciguatera fish poisoning are most frequently associated with eating which of the following? - Answer Barracuda Scrombroid poisoning is generally associated with: - Answer Shellfish Forty five people at a wedding reception become ill with predominant symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low grade fever within 24-48 hours of eating the meal. The most likely foodborne illness of the following is: - Answer Nor-Virus According to Nemerow, Salvato, ET AL, raw shell eggs, poultry, and poultry products should be thoroughly heated to a minimum internal temperature of _______ to prevent foodborne illness. - Answer 165 degrees The agency responsible for protecting our food from adulteration, being misbranded and/or containing carcinogens on a natural level is: - Answer FDA Meat transported across state lines for sale comes under the inspection jurisdiction of: - Answer United states department of agriculture Which sanitizer are not affected by water hardness and will prevent accumulation of minerals if used regularly? - Answer Iodine Which of the following sanitizers is most stable in the presence of organic matter and thus are more frequently used on floors, walls, and equipment? - Answer Quaternary ammonia Which of the following sanitizers is most effective in destroying viruses? - Answer Iodine compounds The text states that 5-10% of all raw bovine milk is contaminated with this microorganism: - Answer Listeria monocytogens A pathogenic bacteria found in the nasal passages and infected cuts and sores causing large numbers of foodborne illnesses over the years is: - Answer Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria that can live and multiply in a non-oxygen environment are known as: - Answer Anaerobes Undercooked hamburgers can cause serious illness in young children due to this pathogen: - Answer E coli