FDSC 3303 quiz 2 Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version 2025-2026
foodborne contaminants - Answers biological, chemical, physical
biological foodborne contaminate - Answers fish toxins, shellfish toxins, plant and mushroom
toxins
Chemical foodborne contaminants - Answers toxic metal poisoning, pesticides,
cleaners/sanitizers, food additives
Physical foodborne contaminants - Answers metal shavings from cans, fingernails, hair,
bandages
toxic metal poisoning can occur when - Answers 1. utensils or equipment containing toxic
metals are used to prepare food
2. carbonated beverage dispensers are installed properly
to prevent toxic metal poisoning - Answers - Use food-grade utensils and equipment to prep and
store food
- have a professional install beverage dispensers
toxic metals - Answers lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), brass
Lead - Answers pottery glazes, lead pipes, lead crystal, lead containing paint
copper - Answers copper pipes, containers
zinc - Answers galvanized containers
cadmium - Answers gray enamelware
CRM stands for - Answers corrosion resistant materials
CRM define - Answers any material that maintains its original surface characteristics under
prolonged exposure to heat, cold, and chemicals
all food contact surfaces must be CRM
Pesticides can contaminate food by - Answers 1. surface contamination during production
2. plant uptake pesticides during production
3. surface contamination by application of pesticides in food service
cleaners and sanitizers rules - Answers 1. store away from food, utensils, equipment
, 2. follow manufacturers directions for using
3. label them if they are transferred to new containers
GRAS stands for - Answers generally recognized as safe
The GRAS list - Answers FDA lists of chemicals and additives that are safe to use in foods
food additives never use ________ - Answers to mask spoilage
MSG stands for - Answers monosodium glutamate
msg functions - Answers flavor enhancer, flavor- 5th basis taste "umami"
umami means - Answers savory
potential health problems of msg - Answers chinse restaurant syndrome
flushing of face, dizziness, headache, dry burning throat, nausea
sulfites function - Answers potato or veggie whitener, antimicrobial
sulfites are used in - Answers wine, frozen shrimp, dried fruit, frozen potatoes
FDA has banned _______ __________ in food service - Answers sulfite application
food service can use sulfites but If present at more than - Answers 10 ppm, must be declared on
label
alernative food additives to use - Answers organic acids such as:
- citric acid
- lactic acid
- vitamin c
- erythorbic acid
- gluconic acid
- acetic acid
sulfites symptoms (often problem in asthmatics) - Answers nausea, diarrhea, breathing
difficulties, coma, loss of consiousness, death
ALERT acronym - Answers Assure
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foodborne contaminants - Answers biological, chemical, physical
biological foodborne contaminate - Answers fish toxins, shellfish toxins, plant and mushroom
toxins
Chemical foodborne contaminants - Answers toxic metal poisoning, pesticides,
cleaners/sanitizers, food additives
Physical foodborne contaminants - Answers metal shavings from cans, fingernails, hair,
bandages
toxic metal poisoning can occur when - Answers 1. utensils or equipment containing toxic
metals are used to prepare food
2. carbonated beverage dispensers are installed properly
to prevent toxic metal poisoning - Answers - Use food-grade utensils and equipment to prep and
store food
- have a professional install beverage dispensers
toxic metals - Answers lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), brass
Lead - Answers pottery glazes, lead pipes, lead crystal, lead containing paint
copper - Answers copper pipes, containers
zinc - Answers galvanized containers
cadmium - Answers gray enamelware
CRM stands for - Answers corrosion resistant materials
CRM define - Answers any material that maintains its original surface characteristics under
prolonged exposure to heat, cold, and chemicals
all food contact surfaces must be CRM
Pesticides can contaminate food by - Answers 1. surface contamination during production
2. plant uptake pesticides during production
3. surface contamination by application of pesticides in food service
cleaners and sanitizers rules - Answers 1. store away from food, utensils, equipment
, 2. follow manufacturers directions for using
3. label them if they are transferred to new containers
GRAS stands for - Answers generally recognized as safe
The GRAS list - Answers FDA lists of chemicals and additives that are safe to use in foods
food additives never use ________ - Answers to mask spoilage
MSG stands for - Answers monosodium glutamate
msg functions - Answers flavor enhancer, flavor- 5th basis taste "umami"
umami means - Answers savory
potential health problems of msg - Answers chinse restaurant syndrome
flushing of face, dizziness, headache, dry burning throat, nausea
sulfites function - Answers potato or veggie whitener, antimicrobial
sulfites are used in - Answers wine, frozen shrimp, dried fruit, frozen potatoes
FDA has banned _______ __________ in food service - Answers sulfite application
food service can use sulfites but If present at more than - Answers 10 ppm, must be declared on
label
alernative food additives to use - Answers organic acids such as:
- citric acid
- lactic acid
- vitamin c
- erythorbic acid
- gluconic acid
- acetic acid
sulfites symptoms (often problem in asthmatics) - Answers nausea, diarrhea, breathing
difficulties, coma, loss of consiousness, death
ALERT acronym - Answers Assure
Look
