ServSafe Exam Elaboration [100% Correct] Revised!!

ServSafe Exam Elaboration [100% Correct] Revised!! foodborne illness *Ans* a disease transmitted to people by food When is an illness considered an outbreak? *Ans* -2 or more people have same sx after eating the same food -investigation conducted by state and local authorities -outbreak is confirmed by laboratory analysis pathogens *Ans* illness causing microorganisms are more frequently found on types of food that once were considered safe Victims of food borne illness may experience *Ans* - lost work -medical costs -long-term disability -death unsafe food usually the result of *Ans* contamination Biological contaminants *Ans* pathogens are the greatest threat to food safety. Include viruses, parasites, fungi, bacteria. plants, mushrooms, and seafood can carry ____________ and are considered ___________ contaminants *Ans* harmful toxins; biological chemical contaminants *Ans* food service chemicals used incorrectly. including cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes physical contaminants *Ans* foreign objects such as metal shavings, staples, bandages. naturally occuring can also be a problem ex. fish bones Which contaminants are responsible for most food borne illness? *Ans* biological contaminants 5 most common causes of food borne illness *Ans* 1) unsafe sources 2) failing to cook properly 3) holding at incorrect temps 4) contaminated equipment 5) poor hygiene Foods most likely to become unsafe *Ans* TCS foods and ready to eat foods TCS foods defintition *Ans* time and temperature control for safety. pathogens grow well so need to be monitored closely to decrease growth TCS foods examples *Ans* milk/dairy meat: beef, pork, lamb fish baked potatoes tofu/soy sliced melon cut tomatoes cut leafy greens shell eggs poultry shellfish cooked rice/beans/veg. sprouts untreated garlic/oil High risk populations *Ans* elderly preschool children people with compromised immune systems government agencies involved *Ans* USDA, FDA, CDC, PHS FDA inspects all food except *Ans* meat, poultry, eggs