FSM KEY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
contamination - CORRECT ANSWERS the presence of harmful substances in food that can
cause injury or illness to a person who eats or tastes it
Why are the # of illnesses caused by contaminated food on the rise? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1) more than 50% of foods we eat is prepared by the food service industry
(improper handling)
->more consumers are considered high risk b/c they are sensitive to disease (HSPs)
2) we are eating more processed foods (they require less cooking time & are held for longer
periods of time b4 being served
3) food sources are now global which makes it harder to ensure the safety of these sources
4) new illness-causing microorganisms referred to as pathogens continue to emerge & are
increasingly found on foods that were once considered "safe"
**increased handling, processing, & distribution procedures have created more opportunities
for food contamination
microorganism - CORRECT ANSWERS tiny life-form (including bacteria) that can only be
seen through a microscope
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS an agent that causes disease, especially a living
microorganism such as a bacterium or fungus
->these pathogens are dangerous to ppl when they are present in food in large enough #'s to
cause illness
(a pathogen is a microorganism than can cause disease)
Highly Susceptible Populations (HSPs) - CORRECT ANSWERS more consumers are
considered high risk b/c they are sensitive to disease:
, -pregnant women
-the very young
-the elderly
-chronically ill
-those w/ immune problems
-ppl who use prescription antacid medication
How to protect the consumer against illnesses caused by contaminated foods: - CORRECT
ANSWERS -follow good personal hygiene practices
-use correct time & temps
-prevent cross-contamination
-use only approved suppliers
-attention to condition of food device facility
Government Regulations - CORRECT ANSWERS the purpose of gov't regs in the food
service industry is to gain compliance so that the food served to the public will be safe
USDA - CORRECT ANSWERS US Dep. of Agriculture has authority over foods that are
grown, produced, or manufactured for sale OUTSIDE of the state of origin or involving MORE
than one state
-specifically inspects and regulates all MEAT, POULTRY, & EGGS
FDA - CORRECT ANSWERS Food and Drug Administration develops and enforces interstate
(carried on b/t states) regulations regarding the safety, composition, quality, labeling of foods,
food additives & food colors
-regulates food transpo across state lines
-inspects ALL OTHER food other than meat, poultry, & eggs
CORRECT ANSWERS
contamination - CORRECT ANSWERS the presence of harmful substances in food that can
cause injury or illness to a person who eats or tastes it
Why are the # of illnesses caused by contaminated food on the rise? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1) more than 50% of foods we eat is prepared by the food service industry
(improper handling)
->more consumers are considered high risk b/c they are sensitive to disease (HSPs)
2) we are eating more processed foods (they require less cooking time & are held for longer
periods of time b4 being served
3) food sources are now global which makes it harder to ensure the safety of these sources
4) new illness-causing microorganisms referred to as pathogens continue to emerge & are
increasingly found on foods that were once considered "safe"
**increased handling, processing, & distribution procedures have created more opportunities
for food contamination
microorganism - CORRECT ANSWERS tiny life-form (including bacteria) that can only be
seen through a microscope
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS an agent that causes disease, especially a living
microorganism such as a bacterium or fungus
->these pathogens are dangerous to ppl when they are present in food in large enough #'s to
cause illness
(a pathogen is a microorganism than can cause disease)
Highly Susceptible Populations (HSPs) - CORRECT ANSWERS more consumers are
considered high risk b/c they are sensitive to disease:
, -pregnant women
-the very young
-the elderly
-chronically ill
-those w/ immune problems
-ppl who use prescription antacid medication
How to protect the consumer against illnesses caused by contaminated foods: - CORRECT
ANSWERS -follow good personal hygiene practices
-use correct time & temps
-prevent cross-contamination
-use only approved suppliers
-attention to condition of food device facility
Government Regulations - CORRECT ANSWERS the purpose of gov't regs in the food
service industry is to gain compliance so that the food served to the public will be safe
USDA - CORRECT ANSWERS US Dep. of Agriculture has authority over foods that are
grown, produced, or manufactured for sale OUTSIDE of the state of origin or involving MORE
than one state
-specifically inspects and regulates all MEAT, POULTRY, & EGGS
FDA - CORRECT ANSWERS Food and Drug Administration develops and enforces interstate
(carried on b/t states) regulations regarding the safety, composition, quality, labeling of foods,
food additives & food colors
-regulates food transpo across state lines
-inspects ALL OTHER food other than meat, poultry, & eggs
