Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Flashcards

Which of the following best describes a 'severity' factor in HACCP risk assessment?

Answer: The magnitude of the adverse health effect if a hazard is consumed

Severity refers to the seriousness of the health consequences if a consumer is exposed to the hazard.

Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts is classified under which HACCP hazard category?

Answer: Chemical

Aflatoxin is a mycotoxin (a chemical produced by mold), so it falls under the chemical hazard category.

During a HACCP hazard analysis, a team determines a hazard is 'reasonably likely to occur.' What does this conclusion trigger?

Answer: The hazard must be addressed with a Critical Control Point or other control measure

Hazards reasonably likely to occur must be controlled through CCPs or prerequisite programs addressed in the HACCP plan.

Which source document is most useful when identifying biological hazards for a new meat product during hazard analysis?

Answer: FDA Bad Bug Book or USDA pathogen risk data

The FDA Bad Bug Book and USDA pathogen risk data provide validated information on pathogens associated with specific food commodities.

A food manufacturer identifies glass fragments from equipment as a hazard. This is an example of which hazard type?

Answer: Physical

Glass fragments are foreign objects that can cause physical injury, making them a physical hazard.

What is the primary purpose of a process flow diagram in HACCP hazard analysis?

Answer: To visually map all steps where hazards may be introduced, increased, or controlled

The flow diagram provides a step-by-step visual reference that the HACCP team uses to systematically identify potential hazards at each processing stage.

Which of the following is considered an allergen hazard in the United States under FALCPA?

Answer: Tree nuts and wheat

FALCPA designates eight major allergens including tree nuts and wheat; corn, rice, garlic, and onion are not included.