Food Safety & HACCP Standards Flashcards
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Under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), vending operators are considered which type of entity?
Answer: Retail food establishments subject to preventive controls
FSMA classifies vending operators as retail food establishments and may require preventive controls depending on the operation size.
What is the correct procedure when a vending machine's internal thermometer reading is suspected to be inaccurate?
Answer: Use a calibrated reference thermometer to verify actual temperature
Calibrated reference thermometers provide accurate readings to verify whether the machine is holding safe temperatures.
Which prerequisite program is most directly linked to preventing pest contamination in vending equipment?
Answer: Integrated pest management (IPM) program
An integrated pest management program addresses pest entry points, monitoring, and control to prevent contamination.
What does 'shelf life' mean in the context of vended food safety?
Answer: The period during which a product remains safe and of acceptable quality under specified storage conditions
Shelf life indicates the window of safety and quality under specific conditions like refrigeration temperature.
Which allergen is NOT one of the FDA's 'Big Nine' major food allergens that must be declared on food labels?
Answer: Corn
Corn is not included in the FDA's Big Nine major allergens; the list includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
How should a vending route driver handle a product recall notice from a manufacturer?
Answer: Immediately remove all affected products from machines and follow company recall procedures
Immediate removal of recalled products is critical to prevent consumers from purchasing potentially unsafe items.
What is the function of a prerequisite program (PRP) in relation to a HACCP plan?
Answer: It provides the basic operational and sanitation conditions that support HACCP
PRPs like sanitation, pest control, and equipment maintenance create the foundation upon which HACCP controls operate.
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