TAP SERIES STUDY SET
, People at high risk for foodborne illnesses - ANSWERYoung children, elderly, people
with weak immune systems
Top five foodborne illness risk factors - ANSWERPurchasing food from an unsafe
source
Failing to cook correctly
Poor personal hygiene
Working with contaminated equipment
Holding food at incorrect temperatures
Microorganisms - ANSWERSmall, living organisms that can only be seen through a
microscope
Three food contaminants - ANSWERBiological (aka: Pathogens)- Bacteria, viruses,
parasites, fungi
Chemical- cleaners, sanitizers, poisons
Physical- glass, fake finger nails, bandages, dirt, jewelry
TCS foods - ANSWERFoods that need TIME and TEMPERATURE CONTROL for
SAFETY
Examples of TCS foods - ANSWERMilk, chicken, cooked rice, melons, spouts, vacuum-
packaged foods, eggs, meats, fish, and cooked potatoes.
Containers not suitable for acid foods (ex.- orange juice, tomato soup) -
ANSWERGalvanized or copper containers
FATTOM - ANSWERFood
Acidity
Temperature
Time
Oxygen
Moisture
A.L.E.R.T (FDA food defense system) - ANSWERAssure- Products are from safe
sources
Look- See that products are kept safe
Employees (or Vendors)- Know who is in your establishment
Reports- Keep food defense info accessible
Threat- Have a plan for threats or suspicious activity
Allergen foods - ANSWERMilk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, wheat, soy
, People at high risk for foodborne illnesses - ANSWERYoung children, elderly, people
with weak immune systems
Top five foodborne illness risk factors - ANSWERPurchasing food from an unsafe
source
Failing to cook correctly
Poor personal hygiene
Working with contaminated equipment
Holding food at incorrect temperatures
Microorganisms - ANSWERSmall, living organisms that can only be seen through a
microscope
Three food contaminants - ANSWERBiological (aka: Pathogens)- Bacteria, viruses,
parasites, fungi
Chemical- cleaners, sanitizers, poisons
Physical- glass, fake finger nails, bandages, dirt, jewelry
TCS foods - ANSWERFoods that need TIME and TEMPERATURE CONTROL for
SAFETY
Examples of TCS foods - ANSWERMilk, chicken, cooked rice, melons, spouts, vacuum-
packaged foods, eggs, meats, fish, and cooked potatoes.
Containers not suitable for acid foods (ex.- orange juice, tomato soup) -
ANSWERGalvanized or copper containers
FATTOM - ANSWERFood
Acidity
Temperature
Time
Oxygen
Moisture
A.L.E.R.T (FDA food defense system) - ANSWERAssure- Products are from safe
sources
Look- See that products are kept safe
Employees (or Vendors)- Know who is in your establishment
Reports- Keep food defense info accessible
Threat- Have a plan for threats or suspicious activity
Allergen foods - ANSWERMilk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, wheat, soy
