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minimum internal cooking temperature of stuffing made with tcs ingredients is
165F (74C)
158F (70C)
160F (71C)
145F (63C)
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What should a foodhandler do to make gloves easier to put on?
Roll the gloves
Blow into gloves
Select the correct sized gloves
Sprinkle flour in gloves
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A foodhandler who has been diagnosed with Shigellosis should be?
told to wear gloves while working with food
told to stay home
assigned to a nonfoodhandling position until recovery
told to wash his hands every 15min
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a foodhandler comes to work with diarrhea what should the manager tell the foodhandler to do?
only bus tables
do not work with food
go home
clean the restroom after each use
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what practice is useful for preventing norovirus from causing food-borne illness?
cooling food rapidly
excluding staff with vomitting from the operation
encouraging staff to get flu shots
cooking food to minimum internal temperature
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which of the following items can contaminate food?
a watch
rings
earrings
All of the above
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a foodhandler with salmonellosis cannot continue to work at an establishment until recovered
True
False
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what practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds
cooking food to correct internal temperature
hand washing throughout the day
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Storing sanitizers away from food is one way to help prevent which type of contamination?
environmental
cross
physical
chemical
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Managers must report employee illnesses resulting from this pathogen.
Shigella spp.
clostridium perfringens
vibrio vulnificus
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What does T.C.S stand for?
Time (and temperature) controlled foods
Time consuming foods
Turkey Cuts standing
Tata consultancy services
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When should you flip your cutting board?
always
after you're done cutting
never
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What temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot-held for service?
165° F
155° F
145° F
135° F
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Dairy products other than milk must be recieved at or below
41F (5C)
32F (0C)
45F (7C)
35F (2C)
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Your hands should be washed after which of the following activities?
Touching your hair
using a handkerchief
eating
all of the above
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Cross contamination is when you are transferring an item of food from one surface to another?
False
True
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which is one way to prevent flies from entering the operation
install pest strips
apply residual spray
apply repellants
install air curtains
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lasagna was removed from hot holding service at 11:00am what time must it be served or tossed?
2:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
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what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop?
145°F (63°C)
155°F (68°C)
135°F (57°C)
165°F(74°C)
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Establishments should only use hand sanitizers that have been approved by the FDA
True
False
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where should a foodhandler was his or her hands after prepping food?
designed sink for handwashing
food prep sink
utility sink
3 compartment sink
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After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?
serving customers
clearing tables
applying hand antiseptic
putting on gloves
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what type of eggs should be used when preparing raw or under cooked dishes for high risk pop.
pooled
hard boiled
shelled
pasteurized
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single use gloves are not required when
handling cooked food
the food handler has a latex sensitivity
washing produce
prepping ready to eat foods
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Which could be a factor of time temperature abuse?
Not held or stored at required temperatures
It is not cooled properly
not cooked or reheated to the correct temperature
Throwing a clock at a thermometer
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A nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should not be served
potato salad
Deviled eggs
rare hamburgers
raw carrots
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Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
diamond ring
watch
plain band ring
medical bracelet
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Amber has a small cut.What should her manager do?
send amber home
cover her hand with a glove or finger cot
cover the cut with a clean bandage
cover the cut with a clean bandage, glove or finger cot
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what temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
surface
internal food
oven
air
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Protective shields and shatter resistant lightbulbs prevent against which type of contamination
cross
biological
physical
chemical
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what should be done with unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after guests have left
leave the utensils for the next guest
wipe off the utensils and reuse
clean and sanitize the utensils
Wrap the utensils with a clean napkin
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During handwashing foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands and arms for 2 minutes
true
false
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what condition promotes the growth of bacteria?
low levels of moisture
food with a pH that is highly alkaline
food held between 70F and 125F (21C and 52C)
high acidity
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What should be done with a package of flour that is received with signs of dampness on the bag?
Accept it and place it in dry storage
store in 41° or below
reject the flower and return it to the supplier
dry the bag and tape it up
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A food handler with long hair should
cover it up with a restraint
secure it with hair spray
put it in a ponytail
wear a hair clip
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when can glass thermometers be used
when hanging in a cooler
when checking liquids
when enclosed in a shatter proof casing
when candy is being made
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What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
60 or lower
45 or lower
41 or lower
50 or lower
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the first step to cooling a deep pan of rice is to
let the pan sit on the counter for an hour to cool
cover the rice tightly with foil
place the pan of rice into a walk-in freezer
put the rice into shallow pans
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which of the following should be implemented at establishments
no chewing gum or tobacco while serving food
no smoking while preparing or serving food
no eating in food prep areas
all of the choices
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When can raw, unpackaged meat be offered for self-service?
when meat is of high quality
at mongolian barbeques
at organic food stands
when meat is frozen
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What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
providing home delivery services
using parchment paper when baking cookies
Cooking different food types in the same oil
Telling customers how an item is prepared
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which is an example of a physical contamination?
cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan
touching dirty food-contact surfaces
bones in fish
sneezing on food
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Although attacks may occur anywhere in the food chain where are they usually focused
purchasing of the food items
On the food item, process or business
cooking
recieving the food items
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Copper utensils and equipment can cause an illness when used to prepare acidic foods?
True
false
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what should the food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area
remove their apron
put on gloves
apply hand antiseptic
wash hands
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Which of the following statements is true about fish containing ciguatera or scromboid toxins
cooking will destroy these toxins
cooking will not destroy the toxins
you can see and smell these toxins
freezing will destroy the toxins
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a preschool cafeteria manager protects young children's health by serving?
raw milk
sliced cantaloupe
fresh orange juice
pasteurized eggs
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foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking
true
false
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Which food handler is least likely to contaminate the food she will handle?
a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails short
A foodhandler who wears false fingernails
a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails long
a foodhandler who wears nail polish
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Which of the following is not a common food allergen?
beef
dairy products
eggs
peanuts
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food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?
6
3
4
5
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illness from spoilage of contaminated food,bacteria,viruses, or parasites, chemical toxins
immune system
Foodborne-illness outbreak
Contamination
Foodborne illness
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a food handler serving a glass of water to a customer should avoid holding the glass by the...
middle
bottom
rim
stem
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at which minimum temperature should hot food be held on a self service buffet
180F
165F
135F
155F
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once recieved, fresh poultry should be
stored at an internal temperature of 41F (5C) or lower
labeled with the correct handling procedures
packed tightly in cardboard boxes
free of all pathogens
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Anaphylaxis
extreme vomiting
Death
when your throat closes
A severe life threatening allergic reaction
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what information must be posted on a dishwasher
correct settings
manufacturer phone number
schedule for cleaning
recommended sanitizing amounts
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A deli worker stops making sandwhiches to use the restroom. She must first...............
take off her hat
change her uniform
take off her apron and properly store it
wash her hands
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Who is required to wear a hair restraint while working?
cashiers
hosts
dishwashers
greeters
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What should staff do when receiving a delivery of food and supplies?
store immediately and inspect later
visually inspect all food items
inspect the non food items first
stack neatly and return within 12 hours
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Gloves should be changed at least every 4 hours of continual use
false
true
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what should a server do after clearing a table
apply hand antiseptic
rinse hands in warm water
put disposable gloves on
wash hands
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which step is a critical point for ground beef
serving
recieving
purchasing
cooking
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how should chemicals be stored?
with kitchen-ware
above food
in food storage areas
away from prep areas
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a cherry pit found in a fruit cocktail is an example of which type of hazard
chemical
physical
biological
viral
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which is a physical contaminant?
peanuts on a sundae
twist tie in a tossed salad
salmonella typhi in poultry
mold on cheese
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a food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. which step was done correctly?
stored food in an empty chemical container
stored food underneath a stairwell
stored food away from the wall
stored food 4 inches off the floor
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an example of a physical contaminant is
dirt
pesticides
bacteria
mushrooms
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When should you leave the workplace
When you have a fever
When you feel faint
A mild headache
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If you purchase food from an unsafe or sketchy source then what could you be at risk for?
Getting into a fight
transporting of a foodborne illness
Loss of money
Rotten produce
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Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if it's held for more than.....
72 hours
12 hours
48 hours
24 hours
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Unwanted pollution of something by another substance.
infection
pollution
contamination
invasion
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which food item has been associated with salmonella Typhi?
under cooked ground beef
shellfish from contaminated water
produce
beverages
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What does the CDC do?
inspects meat
regulates food across the state
investigate diseases
issue variances
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Parasites are associated with which food
baked goods
poultry
seafood
produce
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what must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it.
Cook it
Cool it
Freeze it
Hold it
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What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?
Recycle unused, uncovered butter for use in other food items
clean and sanitize bread baskets between each customer
Do not re-serve uneaten bread
Reheat uneaten bread before serving to other customers
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When cooking raw foods in the microwave food must be
cooked in a disposable container
kept uncovered during the cooking process
cooked for a minimum of 3 minutes
stirred midway through the cooking process
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/What is a cross connection
Backflow of clean water into dirty water
approved public water main
physical link between safe water and dirty water
water transport vehicle
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when should a foodhandler with a sore throat and fever be excluded in an operation
after the foodhandler has a sore throat for more than 5 days
when the foodhandlers fever is over 100F
The customers served are primarily a high risk population
before the regulatory authority is notified
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RTE stands for ready to eat foods
False
True
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which raw food is associated with enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli
ground beef
whole prok
live shellfish
fresh poultry
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what information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale
pack date
storage guidelines
serving size
list of ingredients
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3 steps to preventing deliberate contamination of food are?
Knowing the right people, shopping smart, fda
Safe sources, approved sources, train staff
Keeping a close eye, no terrorists, take it close
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which of these food processes does not require a variance from a regulatory authority?
curing food
smoking food as a method to preserve it
buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
pasteurizing juice on site
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When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
after putting on the gloves
before taking off the gloves
before putting on the gloves
after applying a hand antiseptic
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how can a food handler reduce bacteria found on poultry
thawing poultry under running water
washing poultry prior to cooking
cooking the poultry to the proper internal temperature
recieving only frozen poultry
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how should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stores in an operation?
in self-draining containers
together with food that will be served
in vacuum-packed bags
seperately from food that will be served
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a manager notices dust on the cieling in the prep area. the source could be?.
air vents that have not been cleaned
a problem with the dishwasher
improper sanitizer concentration
failure to routinely vacuum the dining room carpet
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which piece of jewelery may a food handler wear at work
watch
plain ring
medical alert bracelet
nose ring
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Which storage practice reduces the risk of cross contamination?
ground beef stored above steak
carrots stored above ground beef
fish stored above cheese
poultry stored above raw oysters
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cold tcs foods must be recieved at an internal temperature of no higher than
35°F(2°C)
45°F(7°C)
32°F (0°C)
41°F(7°C)
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cleaning products may be stored with packages of food
false
true
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During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin
purchasing
preparation
cooking
storage
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an establishment should do all of the following to prevent contamination EXCEPT!!!!
use food-storage grade containers
store food away from chemicals
keep high-acid foods seperate from other types of food
purchase food products from approved suppliers
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what causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness
they only eat ready-to-eat foods
they have not recieved all of their immunizations
they have hidden injuries
their immune systems are not strong
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How far above the floor should food be stored?
at least 6"
at least 2"
at least 1 1/2"
at least 4"
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By leaving the bathroom and not washing my hands, am I practicing good hygiene?
Yes
Maybe
It depends on if you use handsanitizer
No
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what symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
jaundice
sore throat
ciughing
stomach cramps
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what is the purpose of a hand antiseptic?
eliminate the need for the use of gloves
lower the number of pathogens on the skin
increase the use of sanitizing solutions
eliminate the need for hand washing
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the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of what?
pest infestation
legal disputes
bad publicity
foodborne illness
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What is the internal temperature hot food must be held at to prevent pathogens from growing?
153°F
41°F
135°F
145°F
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Which information is required on a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
the cost of the chemical
first aid information
photos of the chemical
the vendors contact number
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when thawing meat it must be kept cold in order to
preserve the taste of the meat
prevent the growth of fungi
minimize the growth of bacteria
maintain the color of the meat
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What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breast?
135° for 15 seconds
165° for 15 seconds
155° for 15 seconds
145° for 15 seconds
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A food handler can cool a stockpot of clam chowder by placing it into a.....
Sink of ice water
Cooler
cold-holding unit
Freezer
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which of the following personal hygiene behaviors can contaminate food?
Touching a pimple
nose picking
all of the above
Touching hair
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when should hand antiseptics be used?
before washing hands
when gloves are not being used
after washing your hands
when soap is unavailabe
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Which of the following is the most dangerous hazard?
Chemical Hazard
Physical Hazard
Emotional Hazard
Biological Hazard
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Establishments must only use hand sanitizers that
can be applied before handwashing
can be dispensed in a liquid
have been approved by the FDA
dry quickly
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Who would be at high risk of a food borne illness outbreak?
An athlete
Chef Bruce
The elderly
someone who is already sick
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A person who is allergic to food may experience tightening of the throat
True
false
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Food handlers with vomiting or diarrhea should be excluded from the operation until they are
approved to return to work by the regulatory authority
symptom fre for at least 24 hours
symptom free for at least 3 days
approved after signing a statement to report the illness
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which federal agency issues the model food code?
U.S. department of agriculture
occupational safety and health administration
centers for disease control and prevention
food and drug administration
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what must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food?
use bare hands
sanitize their hands
wear an apron
wear single-use-gloves
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what strategy can prevent cross-contamination?
prep raw food and ready to eat food at the same time
avoid time temperature abuse
buy food that does not require prepping
prep food on both sides of a cutting board
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Which of the foods are considered unsafe? (more than one answer)
Cooked rice
Untreated Garlic
Sprout seeds
Lamb
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Fish that have been cooked properly will be safe to eat?
False
True
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An incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness
fooodorne-illness ontbreak
Foodborne-illness
Foodborne-illness outbreak
Fodborne-illnedd
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True or False? While using a cutting board it's okay to flip your board and continue
False
True
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Which is the correct definition of a biological hazard?
foreign objects found in the food
Bacteria, viruses, parasite, mushroom and seafood toxin
Pesticides and food additives found in food
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Define immune system.....
not able to be infected by a system
the body's defense against infectious organisms & invaders
organ system
defending your body against outside organisms
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A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. what is the danger that it poses?
Cross-contamination
time temperature abuse
Toxic-metal poisoning
Off flavors in food
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Which item is a potential physical contaminant
hand sanitizer
jewelry
sweat
sanitizer
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Which item is classified as a physical hazard when found in food
insect spray
mold
bleach
shell fragment
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What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses
off flavors in food
Toxic-metal poisoning
Time-temperature abuse
Cross contamination
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in a self-service area, bulk unpackaged food does not need a label if the product
make a claim about health or nutrient content
has been prepared at an unregulated processing plant
has been prepared at a vendor's processing plant
does not make a claim about health or nutrient content
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when ensuring food safety what should you do?
control the temperature
Practice good hygiene
control the time
all of the above
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When should a foodhandler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
after 1 week
when his or her skin returns to a natural color
seven days after the last symptom is observed
when approved by the regulatory authority
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what symptom can indicate a customeris having an allergic reaction?
appetite loss
left arm pain
coughing blood
Wheezing or shortness of breath
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after you have washed your hands which of the following items should be used to dry them?
your apron
a common cloth
single use paper towels
a wiping cloth
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