Texas Food Handler Training Course| Question & Correct Answer

Texas Food Handler Training Course| Question & Correct Answer Foodborne Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-any disease caused or transmitted by eating food that is contaminated. Contamination includes bacteria, toxins, viruses, parasites, or any chemicals or nonbiological materials that contact food. Contamination is usually caused by poor food handling or food storage practices. Foodborne Illness Outbreak - CORRECT ANSWER-defined as an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food. Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) - CORRECT ANSWER-defined by the FDA as "any food that requires time/temperature control for safety to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation." For foods to remain safe, these time and temperature controls must be upheld throughout the food process. The manager is responsible for making sure that all foods are received, stored and prepared in the correct times and temperatures.