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Food Safety Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Food Manager certification?

    Answer: To ensure food handlers understand safe food practices

    The Texas Food Manager certification ensures that food service personnel understand and apply safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness.

  2. Which Texas agency oversees food safety regulations for food establishments?

    Answer: Texas Department of State Health Services

    The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is the primary agency that oversees food safety regulations for retail food establishments in Texas.

  3. What does HACCP stand for in food safety?

    Answer: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

    HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, a systematic approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards.

  4. Which of the following is considered a biological hazard in food safety?

    Answer: Bacteria such as Salmonella

    Biological hazards include microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites such as Salmonella that can cause foodborne illness.

  5. What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry according to Texas food safety standards?

    Answer: 165°F

    Poultry must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F to destroy harmful pathogens such as Salmonella.

  6. What is the 'temperature danger zone' for food safety?

    Answer: 41°F to 135°F

    The temperature danger zone is 41°F to 135°F, the range in which most foodborne pathogens grow rapidly.

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  1. dshs.texas.gov — Test delivery, score validity · verified Oct 2026
  2. servsafe.com — Passing score, renewal, score release, time limit · verified Oct 2026