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single use gloves are not required when
handling cooked food
prepping ready to eat foods
the food handler has a latex sensitivity
washing produce
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Amber has a small cut.What should her manager do?
cover the cut with a clean bandage, glove or finger cot
cover the cut with a clean bandage
send amber home
cover her hand with a glove or finger cot
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a cherry pit found in a fruit cocktail is an example of which type of hazard
viral
chemical
biological
physical
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which step is a critical point for ground beef
cooking
recieving
purchasing
serving
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at which minimum temperature should hot food be held on a self service buffet
155F
180F
135F
165F
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after you have washed your hands which of the following items should be used to dry them?
a wiping cloth
a common cloth
single use paper towels
your apron
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how should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stores in an operation?
in vacuum-packed bags
seperately from food that will be served
together with food that will be served
in self-draining containers
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Although attacks may occur anywhere in the food chain where are they usually focused
cooking
recieving the food items
On the food item, process or business
purchasing of the food items
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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 should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
before putting on the gloves
after applying a hand antiseptic
after putting on the gloves
before taking off the gloves
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What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
Cooking different food types in the same oil
Telling customers how an item is prepared
providing home delivery services
using parchment paper when baking cookies
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Which item is a potential physical contaminant
sanitizer
sweat
jewelry
hand sanitizer
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Protective shields and shatter resistant lightbulbs prevent against which type of contamination
physical
biological
cross
chemical
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what should the food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area
remove their apron
apply hand antiseptic
wash hands
put on gloves
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what symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
stomach cramps
ciughing
jaundice
sore throat
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Tuna salad is set out at 9,put out for a buffet at 11.What time must the tuna salad thrown out?
12:00
3:00
1:00
6:00
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A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. what is the danger that it poses?
Off flavors in food
time temperature abuse
Toxic-metal poisoning
Cross-contamination
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How far above the floor should food be stored?
at least 6"
at least 2"
at least 4"
at least 1 1/2"
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Which information is required on a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
photos of the chemical
first aid information
the vendors contact number
the cost of the chemical
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which federal agency issues the model food code?
centers for disease control and prevention
U.S. department of agriculture
food and drug administration
occupational safety and health administration
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lasagna was removed from hot holding service at 11:00am what time must it be served or tossed?
12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
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once recieved, fresh poultry should be
packed tightly in cardboard boxes
free of all pathogens
stored at an internal temperature of 41F (5C) or lower
labeled with the correct handling procedures
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Which of the following is the most dangerous hazard?
Chemical Hazard
Emotional Hazard
Biological Hazard
Physical Hazard
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food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?
5
3
6
4
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When cooking raw foods in the microwave food must be
kept uncovered during the cooking process
stirred midway through the cooking process
cooked for a minimum of 3 minutes
cooked in a disposable container
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What thermometer is best suited to checking a dish-washing machine's final rinse temperature?
infrared thermometer
immersion probe
maximum registering thermometer
time-temp indicator
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What should a foodhandler do to make gloves easier to put on?
Sprinkle flour in gloves
Roll the gloves
Blow into gloves
Select the correct sized gloves
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what does the L stand for in the FDA's ALERT tool
listen
limit
leave
look
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Which of the following is not a common food allergen?
eggs
peanuts
beef
dairy products
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how can a food handler reduce bacteria found on poultry
washing poultry prior to cooking
thawing poultry under running water
recieving only frozen poultry
cooking the poultry to the proper internal temperature
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Your hands should be washed after which of the following activities?
Touching your hair
all of the above
eating
using a handkerchief
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Which of the foods are considered unsafe? (more than one answer)
Sprout seeds
Lamb
Untreated Garlic
Cooked rice
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which food item has been associated with salmonella Typhi?
produce
shellfish from contaminated water
beverages
under cooked ground beef
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the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of what?
foodborne illness
pest infestation
bad publicity
legal disputes
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when can glass thermometers be used
when checking liquids
when enclosed in a shatter proof casing
when candy is being made
when hanging in a cooler
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/What is a cross connection
physical link between safe water and dirty water
Backflow of clean water into dirty water
water transport vehicle
approved public water main
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An incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness
fooodorne-illness ontbreak
Foodborne-illness
Fodborne-illnedd
Foodborne-illness outbreak
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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
all of the choices
no smoking while preparing or serving food
no eating in food prep areas
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Anaphylaxis
when your throat closes
extreme vomiting
Death
A severe life threatening allergic reaction
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Who is required to wear a hair restraint while working?
greeters
dishwashers
cashiers
hosts
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a food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. which step was done correctly?
stored food 4 inches off the floor
stored food in an empty chemical container
stored food away from the wall
stored food underneath a stairwell
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Which could be a factor of time temperature abuse?
not cooked or reheated to the correct temperature
Throwing a clock at a thermometer
It is not cooled properly
Not held or stored at required temperatures
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Which storage practice reduces the risk of cross contamination?
fish stored above cheese
carrots stored above ground beef
poultry stored above raw oysters
ground beef stored above steak
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a foodhandler comes to work with diarrhea what should the manager tell the foodhandler to do?
clean the restroom after each use
do not work with food
go home
only bus tables
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A food handler can cool a stockpot of clam chowder by placing it into a.....
Sink of ice water
cold-holding unit
Cooler
Freezer
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Copper utensils and equipment can cause an illness when used to prepare acidic foods?
True
false
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Which of the following statements is true about fish containing ciguatera or scromboid toxins
cooking will not destroy the toxins
cooking will destroy these toxins
you can see and smell these toxins
freezing will destroy the toxins
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Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if it's held for more than.....
48 hours
72 hours
12 hours
24 hours
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When should you leave the workplace
A mild headache
When you feel faint
When you have a fever
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Which food handler is least likely to contaminate the food she will handle?
A foodhandler who wears false fingernails
a foodhandler who wears nail polish
a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails long
a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails short
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After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?
serving customers
putting on gloves
applying hand antiseptic
clearing tables
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what type of eggs should be used when preparing raw or under cooked dishes for high risk pop.
shelled
pasteurized
hard boiled
pooled
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which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?
U.S public health service
centers for disease control
U.S department of agriculture
occupational safety and health administration
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Which is the correct definition of a biological hazard?
foreign objects found in the food
Bacteria, viruses, parasite, fungi, mushroom & seafood toxin
Pesticides and food additives found in food
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what practice is useful for preventing norovirus from causing food-borne illness?
cooking food to minimum internal temperature
excluding staff with vomitting from the operation
cooling food rapidly
encouraging staff to get flu shots
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A deli worker stops making sandwhiches to use the restroom. She must first...............
take off her apron and properly store it
change her uniform
take off her hat
wash her hands
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Which item is classified as a physical hazard when found in food
bleach
mold
insect spray
shell fragment
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Establishments must only use hand sanitizers that
can be applied before handwashing
dry quickly
have been approved by the FDA
can be dispensed in a liquid
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What does T.C.S stand for?
Tata consultancy services
Turkey Cuts standing
Time consuming foods
Time (& temperature) controlled foods
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what temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
internal food
air
surface
oven
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Storing sanitizers away from food is one way to help prevent which type of contamination?
chemical
physical
cross
environmental
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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
The customers served are primarily a high risk population
before the regulatory authority is notified
when the foodhandlers fever is over 100F
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an example of a physical contaminant is
pesticides
mushrooms
bacteria
dirt
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which of the following personal hygiene behaviors can contaminate food?
Touching hair
Touching a pimple
nose picking
all of the above
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what must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it.
Cook it
Freeze it
Hold it
Cool it
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Who would be at high risk of a food borne illness outbreak?
An athlete
Chef Bruce
someone who is already sick
The elderly
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Define immune system.....
not able to be infected by a system
defending your body against outside organisms
organ system
the body's defense against infectious organisms & invaders
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Establishments should only use hand sanitizers that have been approved by the FDA
False
True
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What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?
Recycle unused, uncovered butter for use in other food items
Reheat uneaten bread before serving to other customers
Do not re-serve uneaten bread
clean and sanitize bread baskets between each customer
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What temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot-held for service?
145° F
135° F
165° F
155° F
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what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop?
135°F (57°C)
155°F (68°C)
145°F (63°C)
165°F(74°C)
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If you purchase food from an unsafe or sketchy source then what could you be at risk for?
Loss of money
Rotten produce
Getting into a fight
transporting of a foodborne illness
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illness from spoilage of contaminated food,bacteria,viruses, or parasites & chemical toxins
Contamination
Foodborne illness
immune system
Foodborne-illness outbreak
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When can raw, unpackaged meat be offered for self-service?
when meat is of high quality
at organic food stands
at mongolian barbeques
when meat is frozen
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What does the CDC do?
investigate diseases
inspects meat
regulates food across the state
issue variances
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what must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food?
wear an apron
wear single-use-gloves
sanitize their hands
use bare hands
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a preschool cafeteria manager protects young children's health by serving?
fresh orange juice
raw milk
pasteurized eggs
sliced cantaloupe
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Dairy products other than milk must be recieved at or below
32F (0C)
45F (7C)
41F (5C)
35F (2C)
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A foodhandler who has been diagnosed with Shigellosis should be?
told to wear gloves while working with food
assigned to a nonfoodhandling position until recovery
told to stay home
told to wash his hands every 15min
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how should chemicals be stored?
in food storage areas
above food
with kitchen-ware
away from prep areas
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when ensuring food safety what should you do?
control the time
control the temperature
all of the above
Practice good hygiene
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what practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
cooking food to correct internal temperature
hand washing throughout the day
microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds
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During handwashing foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands and arms for 2 minutes
false
true
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True or False? While using a cutting board it's okay to flip your board and continue
True
False
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What should staff do when receiving a delivery of food and supplies?
inspect the non food items first
store immediately and inspect later
visually inspect all food items
stack neatly and return within 12 hours
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a food handler serving a glass of water to a customer should avoid holding the glass by the...
stem
bottom
rim
middle
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what is the purpose of a hand antiseptic?
eliminate the need for the use of gloves
increase the use of sanitizing solutions
lower the number of pathogens on the skin
eliminate the need for hand washing
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During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin
cooking
storage
preparation
purchasing
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By leaving the bathroom and not washing my hands, am I practicing good hygiene?
Yes
No
Maybe
It depends on if you use handsanitizer
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3 steps to preventing deliberate contamination of food are?
Safe sources, approved sources, train staff
Keeping a close eye, no terrorists, take it close
Knowing the right people, shopping smart, fda
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minimum internal cooking temperature of stuffing made with tcs ingredients is
158F (70C)
145F (63C)
165F (74C)
160F (71C)
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which raw food is associated with enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli
live shellfish
fresh poultry
ground beef
whole prok
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RTE stands for ready to eat foods
True
False
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Chef Bruce is holding his rear end & mouth while running, which of the following should be done
sit there
follow him
snapchat it
call chef carter and tell him of the incident
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A food handler with long hair should
secure it with hair spray
cover it up with a restraint
put it in a ponytail
wear a hair clip
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What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
50 or lower
60 or lower
45 or lower
41 or lower
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foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking
true
false
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what causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness
their immune systems are not strong
they have not recieved all of their immunizations
they only eat ready-to-eat foods
they have hidden injuries
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What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses
Toxic-metal poisoning
off flavors in food
Cross contamination
Time-temperature abuse
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Unwanted pollution of something by another substance.
infection
pollution
invasion
contamination
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a foodhandler with salmonellosis cannot continue to work at an establishment until recovered
False
True
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which is an example of a physical contamination?
touching dirty food-contact surfaces
cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan
sneezing on food
bones in fish
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Parasites are associated with which food
seafood
produce
poultry
baked goods
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When should you flip your cutting board?
always
after you're done cutting
never
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cleaning products may be stored with packages of food
false
true
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what information must be posted on a dishwasher
schedule for cleaning
correct settings
recommended sanitizing amounts
manufacturer phone number
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what should be done with unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after guests have left
Wrap the utensils with a clean napkin
leave the utensils for the next guest
clean and sanitize the utensils
wipe off the utensils and reuse
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which piece of jewelery may a food handler wear at work
watch
plain ring
nose ring
medical alert bracelet
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A person who is allergic to food may experience tightening of the throat
True
false
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when should hand antiseptics be used?
when soap is unavailabe
after washing your hands
when gloves are not being used
before washing hands
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which is a physical contaminant?
twist tie in a tossed salad
peanuts on a sundae
salmonella typhi in poultry
mold on cheese
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parasites are commonly associated with what food?
wild game
whole wheat
mushrooms
dairy produce
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what condition promotes the growth of bacteria?
food held between 70F and 125F (21C and 52C)
high acidity
food with a pH that is highly alkaline
low levels of moisture
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an establishment should do all of the following to prevent contamination EXCEPT!!!!
store food away from chemicals
purchase food products from approved suppliers
use food-storage grade containers
keep high-acid foods seperate from other types of food
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Managers must report employee illnesses resulting from this pathogen.
vibrio vulnificus
clostridium perfringens
Shigella spp.
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Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
diamond ring
plain band ring
medical bracelet
watch
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cold tcs foods must be recieved at an internal temperature of no higher than
32°F (0°C)
35°F(2°C)
45°F(7°C)
41°F(7°C)
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what should a server do after clearing a table
rinse hands in warm water
put disposable gloves on
apply hand antiseptic
wash hands
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what symptom can indicate a customeris having an allergic reaction?
left arm pain
coughing blood
appetite loss
Wheezing or shortness of breath
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What is the internal temperature hot food must be held at to prevent pathogens from growing?
135°F
145°F
153°F
41°F
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which is one way to prevent flies from entering the operation
install air curtains
apply residual spray
apply repellants
install pest strips
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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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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
reject the flower and return it to the supplier
store in 41° or below
dry the bag and tape it up
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When should a foodhandler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
when approved by the regulatory authority
after 1 week
when his or her skin returns to a natural color
seven days after the last symptom is observed
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Gloves should be changed at least every 4 hours of continual use
true
false
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A nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should not be served
rare hamburgers
potato salad
raw carrots
Deviled eggs
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which of these food processes does not require a variance from a regulatory authority?
smoking food as a method to preserve it
buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
pasteurizing juice on site
curing food
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which of the following items can contaminate food?
rings
All of the above
a watch
earrings
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how many hours can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be sold,tossed served
8 hours
4 hours
6 hours
2 hours
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What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breast?
145° for 15 seconds
165° for 15 seconds
155° for 15 seconds
135° for 15 seconds
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what information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale
serving size
storage guidelines
list of ingredients
pack date
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The appropriate concentration for an iodine sanitizer is?
51-99ppm
100-150ppm
26-50ppm
12.5-25ppm
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a manager notices dust on the cieling in the prep area. the source could be?.
improper sanitizer concentration
failure to routinely vacuum the dining room carpet
air vents that have not been cleaned
a problem with the dishwasher
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when thawing meat it must be kept cold in order to
maintain the color of the meat
minimize the growth of bacteria
prevent the growth of fungi
preserve the taste of the meat
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Food handlers with vomiting or diarrhea should be excluded from the operation until they are
approved after signing a statement to report the illness
symptom free for at least 3 days
approved to return to work by the regulatory authority
symptom fre for at least 24 hours
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what strategy can prevent cross-contamination?
prep raw food and ready to eat food at the same time
buy food that does not require prepping
prep food on both sides of a cutting board
avoid time temperature abuse
Oops!
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Fish that have been cooked properly will be safe to eat?
False
True
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where should a foodhandler was his or her hands after prepping food?
designed sink for handwashing
utility sink
3 compartment sink
food prep sink
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