SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Food Safety Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What type of hazard is a fish bone found in a fillet?

Accepted Answer

Physical

Answer

A fish bone is a physical hazard because it is a foreign object that can cause injury if ingested.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a foodborne illness outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Two or more people report the same illness after eating the same food

Answer

A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as two or more people experiencing the same illness after consuming a common food.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a variance from the regulatory authority?

Accepted Answer

To allow a food operation to use a process not addressed in the food code

Answer

A variance permits a food establishment to use a non-standard process, such as curing or smoking, that requires regulatory approval.

Question 4

Which microorganism produces a toxin that causes illness even if the organism is killed by cooking?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus produces a heat-stable toxin that remains dangerous even after the bacteria are destroyed by cooking.

Question 5

What is meant by 'food mishandling' in a food safety context?

Accepted Answer

Practices that allow food to become contaminated or unsafe

Answer

Food mishandling refers to unsafe practices such as improper temperatures, poor hygiene, or cross-contamination that make food unsafe.

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