FSMA Overview PCQI Module 1 Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the top five pathogens contributing to foodborne illness
hospitalizations in the U.S.
True
What factors led to FSMA in the U.S.?
All of the above: Foodborne illness outbreaks, Public health risk and hospitalization, Recalls and
economic losses.
Undeclared allergens, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogens constitute approximately
______ % of all product recalls in the U.S.
90
What critical process determines your facility's greatest areas of risk for food safety?
A hazard analysis
Which of the following are included in the top five pathogens that contribute to foodborne
illness in the U.S.?
Camphylobacter spp., Clostridium perfringens, Norovirus, Salmonella nontyphoidal
Section 206 of FSMA refers to FDA's mandatory recall authority.
True
Which of the following have contributed to an increase in product recalls in the U.S.?
Increased imports, Better detection of food safety problems, Better compliance reporting by
manufacturers i.e. RFR, Complexity of the supply chain
The primary intent of FSMA is to move the food industry from reaction to __________.
Prevention
FSMA is the most significant change in U.S. food laws since Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of
1938.
with Verified Correct Answers
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the top five pathogens contributing to foodborne illness
hospitalizations in the U.S.
True
What factors led to FSMA in the U.S.?
All of the above: Foodborne illness outbreaks, Public health risk and hospitalization, Recalls and
economic losses.
Undeclared allergens, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogens constitute approximately
______ % of all product recalls in the U.S.
90
What critical process determines your facility's greatest areas of risk for food safety?
A hazard analysis
Which of the following are included in the top five pathogens that contribute to foodborne
illness in the U.S.?
Camphylobacter spp., Clostridium perfringens, Norovirus, Salmonella nontyphoidal
Section 206 of FSMA refers to FDA's mandatory recall authority.
True
Which of the following have contributed to an increase in product recalls in the U.S.?
Increased imports, Better detection of food safety problems, Better compliance reporting by
manufacturers i.e. RFR, Complexity of the supply chain
The primary intent of FSMA is to move the food industry from reaction to __________.
Prevention
FSMA is the most significant change in U.S. food laws since Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of
1938.
