Regulatory Authorities Test Flashcards
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Which federal agency is primarily responsible for inspecting meat, poultry, and processed egg products?
Answer: USDA
The USDA inspects and regulates meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
The FDA Food Code is best described as what?
Answer: A set of recommendations that states may adopt as law
The FDA Food Code is a model that state and local jurisdictions can adopt into their own regulations.
Which agency investigates foodborne illness outbreaks at the national level?
Answer: CDC
The CDC investigates and tracks foodborne illness outbreaks across the country.
Who typically conducts routine inspections of local restaurants?
Answer: State and local regulatory authorities
State and local health departments perform routine restaurant inspections.
What should a manager do first when a health inspector arrives unannounced?
Answer: Ask for identification
Verifying the inspector's identification is the proper first step.
An imminent health hazard, such as a sewage backup, may result in what action by the regulatory authority?
Answer: Closing the operation
Imminent health hazards can cause the regulatory authority to close the operation immediately.
Which agency regulates food served on interstate transportation like planes and trains?
Answer: FDA
The FDA has authority over food served on interstate transportation conveyances.