Questions and CORRECT Answers
FATTOM - CORRECT ANSWER - Food (proteins or carbohydrates)
Acidity (4.6 or above)
Temperature (41F to 135F)
Time (4 hours)
Oxygen (aerobic or anaerobic)
Moisture (Aw 0.85 or higher)
Gastroenteritis - CORRECT ANSWER - Upset stomach, traditional stomach/intestinal
symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Most common
foodborne illness.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Created by the EPA and is the law that regulates sanitizers
Implied consent - CORRECT ANSWER - The fact that you are operating an establishment
with a permit means that you agree to inspections as part of the conditions of the permit
Class 1 Food Recall - CORRECT ANSWER - The most serious recall. May cause serious
adverse health consequences.
"Big Five" foodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Hepatitis A Virus
2. Escherichia coli O157:H7
3. Salmonella typhi
4. Shigella spp
5. Norovirus
, PCO - CORRECT ANSWER - Pest Control Operator
How often is the Food Code published and updated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Published
every 4 years and updated every 2 years
Cyclospora cayetanensis - CORRECT ANSWER - - Parasite
- Associated with fresh fruit, especially those with rough skins like raspberries and strawberries
- Comes from either contaminated irrigation water or sick field workers
- Onset time: 1 week
Tracking powders - CORRECT ANSWER - - Not allowed in food establishments
- Non toxic powders such as flour and talc can be used provided no contact with food,
equipment, utensils liners or other food contact material occurs
Cooking temperature for roast - CORRECT ANSWER - 130°F for 112 minutes or 145°F
for 4 minutes
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Requires allergens to be listed in plain language (food source)
Protozoa - CORRECT ANSWER - One-celled organism, but not a bacteria. Classified
with parasites.
Conference for Food Protection - CORRECT ANSWER - Meets every two years, makes
recommendations for what should be in the Food Code. Sets standards for Certified Food
Protection.
Summary abatement - CORRECT ANSWER - When the government has to take the
necessary actions to terminate a nuisance