Food Safety Questions and Answers

What is an outbreak? Ans- 2 or more people become sick from a certain food. What are bacteria? Ans- prokaryotic microorganisms. single-celled, or simple, organisms. Which of the following is not a part of good pest prevention? fill all ceiling cracks keep supplies 9 inches off the floor take the trash out regularly clean up spills immediately Ans- Supplies should be kept 6 inches from the floor and wall. Report a problem Which of these should be rejected? creamy soup received at 130°F spinach received in a clear package eggs received at 45°F a package of frozen fish sticks received frozen solid Ans- Hot TCS (time and temperature control for safety) foods must be received at 135°F or higher. The inventory rotation system that ensures old items are used first is known as ____. FIFO HACCP ROP MOP Ans- The FIFO, or first-in, first-out, method of inventory rotation means storing items with earliest use-by dates in front of items with later use-by dates, ensuring quality and food safety. Report a problem Paul just received a shipment of frozen shrimp. Which of the following is not a sign of time-temperature abuse in frozen foods? an odor a package covered with ice crystal