CA Food Handler Exam questions with correct answers

Foodborne Illness - Answer Illness carried or transmitted to people by food. sickness caused from germs or toxins in food. This is also called food poisoning Foodborne Illness Outbreak - Answer An incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food. Warranty of Sale - Answer Rules stating how food must be handled in an establishment. Reasonable Care Defense - Answer Defense against a food-related lawsuit stating that an establishment did everything that could be reasonably expected to ensure that food served as safe. Immune System - Answer The body's defense against illness. Contamination - Answer Presence of harmful substances in food. Biological Hazards - Answer Illness-causing microorganisms. Examples are plant, mushroom or seafood toxins. Chemical Hazards - Answer Examples include cleaners, sanitizers, polishes, machine lubricants, and toxic metals. Physical Hazards - Answer Foreign objects that accidentally get into food. Examples are hair, dirt, bandages, metal staples, and broken glass. Naturally occurring objects, such as bones.