CA Food Handler Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

CA Food Handler Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Foodborne Illness Illness carried or transmitted to people by food. Foodborne Illness Outbreak An incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food. Warranty of Sale Rules stating how food must be handled in an establishment. Reasonable Care Defense 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 The body's defense against illness. Contamination Presence of harmful substances in food. Biological Hazards Illness-causing microorganisms. Examples are plant, mushroom or seafood toxins. Chemical Hazards Examples include cleaners, sanitizers, polishes, machine lubricants, and toxic metals. Physical Hazards 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 The three major categories or types of hazards to food safety. Time-Temperature Abuse 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 Occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one food or surface to another. Personal Hygiene Habits that include keeping the hands, hair, and body clean and wearing clean & appropriate uniforms. Avoiding unsanitary actions, and reporting illness/injury. True or False. A Foodborne-illness outbreak has occured when two or more people get the same illness after eating the same food. True. True or False. People on chemo have a higher risk of contracting a foodborne illness. True. Ture or False. Adults are more likely than pre-school age children to become ill from contaminated food. False. True or False. A foodborne-illness outbreak can raise an establishment's insurance premium. True. True or False. A foodborne-illness can occur if food is not cooled properly. True. What are the potential costs associated with foodborne illness outbreaks? Loss of customers, Negative media, Lawsuits & legal fees, Increased insurance, Loss of reputation, Lowered employee morale, Employee absenteeism, Staff retraining. What are the most common risk factors that cause fo