LEARN2SERVE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

Thawing food can be part of the cooking process if Answer- cooked to the requirements of the FDA food code Foodborne Pathogens easily transmitted through food Answer- Salmonella, Shigella, Norovirus, E Coli, Hepatits A, Clostridium Botulinum Salmonella - Cause Answer- Can be found on any food item exposed to animal waste Salmonella - Infection Answer- immediate, develops within 12-72 hours and lasts 4-7 days Salmonella - Symptoms Answer- food poisoining Salmonella - Prevention Answer- avoid cross contamination, maintain personal hygiene, clean workspaces, cook foods properly Shigella - Cause Answer- Pests or human-to-human by infected feces. Shigella is a bacteria found in the digestive tract of humans Shigella - Infection Answer- develops within 2-3 days of exposure Shigella - Symptoms Answer- loose, watery stool. Dysentery in severe cases Shigella - Prevention Answer- may spread to others through contaminated stool up to 4 weeks after symptoms have passed Norovirus - Cause Answer- food items or water sources contaminated with infected feces or fluids Norovirus - Infection Answer- sudden onset, 1-2 days, extremely contagious Norovirus - Symptoms Answer- gastroenteritis or "stomach flu" Norovirus - Prevention Answer- can be infectious three days - two weeks after recovery E.Coli - Cause Answer- Poor processing and handling of food that has been contaminated (i.e. manure-based fertilizers). Bacteria found in digestive tract of humans, most strains harmless. E. Coli - Infection Answer- develops within 3-4 days E. Coli - Symptoms Answer- bloody diarrhea, severe cases cause blood problems and kidney failure E. Coli - Prevention Answer- proper handling and cooking to safe temperatures, proper hand washing after restroom, proper fruit and veg washing Hepatitis A - Cause Answer- raw or undercooked shellfish harvested from polluted waters, other infected individuals, cold cuts, fresh squeeze juices, raw fruits and veg, water contaminated with sewage Hepatitis A - Infection Answer- sudden onset, lasts less than two months Hepatitis A - Symptoms Answer- fever, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, jaundice Hepatitis A - Prevention Answer- Proper sanitation, personal hygeine, water treatment with chlorination, heating to 185 degrees for one minute Clostridium botulinum - Causes Answer- occurs in badly packaged or damaged canned and vacuum-sealed foods including canned vegetables Clostridium botulinum - Infection Answer- onset 4-6 hours, targets the nervous system and may cause permanent damage if not treated immediately Clostridium botulinum - Symptoms Answer- Botulism, neurotoxicity - double vision, inability to swallow, speech difficulty, progressive paralysis of respiratory system, can be fatal Clostridium botulinum - Prevention Answer- canned and packaged items are in good condition upon receipt, even small dents can be potentially dangerous (best to return to vendor) Food spoilage is caused by Answer- rough handling, exaggerated high or ow keeping temps, bacteria, enzymes, mold and pests