AAA Food Manager Certification Exam 100% Verified Answers Newest 2025/2026

AAA Food Manager Certification Exam
100% Verified Answers Newest
2025/2026
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Average number of food borne illnesses per year - CORRECT ANSWER-76 million Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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people (1/4 people in the us)
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Symptoms of foodborne illness - CORRECT ANSWER -cramping in the abdominal area Il`
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dehydration
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Listeria and Botulism - CORRECT ANSWER-have a greater health effect on pregnant
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2 types of food borne illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Foodborne infection and foodborne
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intoxication
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Foodborne Infection - CORRECT ANSWER-an illness caused by a bacteria, virus, or Il` Il` Il` Il`

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parasite that has contaminated a food Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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- most common are salmonella and E. Coli.
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foodborne intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER-an illness caused by toxins that an Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




organism has produced in a food; toxins may also be produced by chemicals, heavy
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metals, or other substances
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-most common are staph and clostridium
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three main areas of food safety and sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER--time and temp
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-handwashing/ware-washing(plates and etc)
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poultry - CORRECT ANSWER-cooked to and internal temp of 165 for 15 seconds
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ground beef - CORRECT ANSWER-cooked to and internal temp of 155 for 15 seconds
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pork - CORRECT ANSWER-cooked to and internal temp of 145 for 15 seconds
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food must be stored properly - CORRECT ANSWER-when food isn't being used it
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should be held hot or kept cold Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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keeping food at room temperature is dangerous
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Food preparers must - CORRECT ANSWER-wash hands for at least 20 seconds
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High Risk Populations - CORRECT ANSWER-Young children
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people with compromised immune systems
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Sources of contamin ation - CORRECT ANSWER -food handler s Il` Il`

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pests
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food handlers - CORRECT ANSWER-should follow proper personal hygiene
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- a speck of dirt can contain over a million bacteria
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food-contact surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER-should be cleaned every 4 hours Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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-old food on surfaces can attract pests such as roaches, mice and rats
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packaging materials - CORRECT ANSWER-should be kept 6 inches off the ground
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dirty soil - CORRECT ANSWER-all produce must be washed well
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-crops that grow low in the soil have a higher likelihood of contamination
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water - CORRECT ANSWER-must be drinkable as bacteria and parasites can live in water
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-dirty water can have microorganisms such as E. Coli, salmonella, vibrio, shigella, and
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giardia
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food contaminants - CORRECT ANSWER-biological
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physical chemical
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cross contamination
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biological hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
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bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER-food must be out of danger zone (41°-135°) Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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-cannot be in danger zone for more than 4 hours Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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accounts for more than 90% of foodborne illnesses Il` Il` Il` Il`

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doubles every 20 minutes
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toxins - CORRECT ANSWER-cannot be killed with Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




heat or cold
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as bacteria multiplies, they produce waste
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products
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like slime
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spores - CORRECT ANSWER-forms when bacteria changes Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




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E. Coli - CORRECT ANSWER-Found in human intestines and other warm-blooded
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animals. It can contaminate food and water.
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-Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomitting
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