FOODSAFE Food-Borne Illness Prevention 3

Question 1

What is the main difference between a food-borne infection and a food-borne intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Infections result from ingesting live pathogens; intoxications result from ingesting toxins produced by pathogens

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Infections are caused by chemicals; intoxications are caused by bacteria

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There is no difference between the two

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Intoxications only come from alcohol consumption

Question 2

Which of the following practices best prevents food-borne illness caused by Clostridium perfringens?

Accepted Answer

Cooling cooked foods rapidly and reheating to 74°C (165°F)

Answer

Washing fruits and vegetables

Answer

Using separate cutting boards for vegetables

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Freezing all meats before cooking

Question 3

A food establishment receives a complaint that several customers became ill after eating the same dish. What should the operator do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the complaint, save food samples, and contact the local health authority

Answer

Discard all food in the kitchen immediately

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Close the restaurant permanently

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Blame the supplier and stop ordering from them

Question 4

Which of these is an example of a food-borne illness caused by a parasite?

Accepted Answer

Trichinosis from undercooked pork

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Salmonellosis

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Botulism

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Staphylococcal food poisoning

Question 5

What role do carrier food handlers play in the spread of food-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

They carry and shed pathogens without showing symptoms, potentially contaminating food

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They transport food between locations

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They carry food safety certifications

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They deliver food to customers' tables

Question 6

Under BC regulations, how should a food premise operator respond when a food handler reports symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Exclude the food handler from working with food until symptom-free for at least 24 hours

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Assign the food handler to cashier duties only

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Allow the handler to work if they wear a face mask

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Require the handler to take antacids and continue working