CA Food Handler Exam with Complete Solutions

Foodborne Illness - ANSWER-Illness carried or transmitted to people by food. 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. Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards - ANSWER-The three major categories or types of hazards to food safety. Time-Temperature Abuse - ANSWER-Food has been time-temperature abused any time it has been allowed to remain too long at a temperature favorable to the growth of foodborne microorganisms. Cross-Contamination - ANSWER-Occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one food or surface to another. Personal Hygiene - ANSWER-Habits that include keeping the hands, hair, and body clean and wearing clean & appropriate uniforms. Avoiding unsanitary actions, and reporting illness/injury.