HACCP Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Chemical

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

FDA Bad Bug Book or USDA pathogen risk data

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Physical

Answer

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

HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Practice Test