Chapter 1 food handler manager test Questions & Answers

What is a foodborne illness outbreak? - ANSWER-When two or more people report the same illness from eating the same food Which of the following is RTE Food?(uncooked rice, raw deboned chicken, sea salt, or unwashed green beans) - ANSWER-Sea salt Why are preschool-age children at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses? - ANSWER-They have not built up strong immune systems. Which of the following is a TCS Food? (Bread, flour, sprouts, or strawberries) - ANSWER-Sprouts The 5 common risk factors that can lead to food borne illness are failing to cook food adequately, holding food at incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment, practicing poor personal hygiene, and... - ANSWER-purchasing food from unsafe sources Raw chicken breast are left out at room temperature on a prep table. What is the main risk that could cause a foodborne illness? - ANSWER-Time-temperature abuse What is TCS food? - ANSWER-food requiring time and temperature control for safety A food handler left a pan of roasted turkey breasts to cool at room temperature overnight. In addition to throwing away the turkey, what is an appropriate corrective action? - ANSWER-Make sure the food handler understands safe cooling practices What is an important measure for preventing foodborne illness? - ANSWER-preventing cross-contamination