ch19 hw

one of the tasks that the FDA completes in an effort to keep the U.S. food supply is safe is to regulate ___ and ____ food sold in interstate commerce

domestic; imported

which type of irradiated food or food product is not required by the FDA to have the food irradiation symbol on the label?

dried seasonings

which of the following is not a common route for pathogenic contamination?

over-cooking food

a life form that lives on or in another organism is called a

parasite

the heating process used to kill pathogens in milk and juice is known as

pasteurization

disease causing microorganisms are called

pathogens

which of the following are in the high risk group for developing a food borne illness?

pregnant women very young children older adults persons who suffer from serious chronic illness or weakened immune systems

unlike typical food borne illnesses, ____ can cause neurodegenerative disease

prions

chilling ____ the growth of microbes in food

slows

T/F: food irradiation may lead to radioactive food products

false

food additives considered safe are included in the ____ ____ as _____ (GRAS) list

generally recognized as safe

___ is one of the oldest strategies that may be used in order to prevent the growth of microorganisms leading to food borne illnesses

heating

a pesticide that kills weeds is called a

herbicide

the ___ period can range from 1 hour to several days which explains why people will develop signs and symptoms at different rates

incubation

examples of foods that are potentially hazardous foods include

meats eggs milk some produce

which of the following can cause a food borne illness?

microbes toxic by-products of microbes

the microbes that cause food borne illness can live in

the soil the air the water

reduce the risk of food borne illness from eggs by making sure

the yolk and white are solid

the result of consuming contaminated food or water when traveling in countries where sanitary water supplies are not available can lead to

traveler's diarrhea

cross contamination occurs when you transfer pathogens from a contaminated food surface to an ___ food surface

uncontaminated

animals that live around sewage or garbage, such as flies, cockroaches, mice, and rats are called

vermin

food-borne illness causing microbes are often found in

water air sewage soil

what are the four rules set by the USDA as part of the "check your steps" program

1. clean: was hands and surfaces often 2. separate: do not cross contaminate 3. cook: cook to proper temps 4. chill: refrigerate promptly

low acidic foods should be boiled for at least ___ mins to safely destroy the clostridium botulinum

10

for a household of 2 adults and 3 children, it would be prudent to store at least ___ gallons of water to last 5 days to prepare for a disaster

25

what is the law that regulates tap water?

SDWA

T/F: egg cartons will keep eggs fresh longer than a refrigerator's egg compartment

True

single celled microorganisms that are a common food-borne pathogen are

bacteria

the most notable prion disease is ___ ___ ____

bovine spongiform encephalopathy

because of a risk of ____ health experts study the impact of pesticides on people

cancer

transferring a pathogen to vegetables chopped on the same cutting board that was used to cut meat is called

cross contamination

match food preservation with its description

-adding salt or sugar: decrease water available for microbes -canning: removes oxygen that certain microbes need to survive -irradiation: use of radiation energy on foods to disrupt growth of microorganisms, insects, and parasites

match each microorganism that causes food-borne illness with its typical food source

-fish: vibrio vulnifcus -dairy: salmonella and listeria monocytogenes -produce: E. coli O157:H7 and shigella -cooked plant food: clostridum botullnum

methods of nonchemical pest management include

-growing pest resistant crops -using predatory wasps -trapping adult insect pests before they can reproduce

most pathogens multiply

-in the presence of warmth -in the presence of moisture

match each sympton

-influenza: coughing, weakness, and body aches -food borne illness: diarrhea and vomitting

in an emergency situation, which of the following can be used as sources of drinking water for humans

-melted ice cubes -bottled water -water from the toilet tank

examples of contaminants that enter food making it unhealthy for human consumption include

-pathogens -metal fragments from food-processing equipment -insect parts

foods to be included in an emergency food supply should

-require no refrigeration -require no cooking -have a long shelf life

steps that can be used to prevent cross contamination in the refrigerator include

-storing raw meats on the lower shelves -covering foods

common routes for pathogenic contamination include

-transmission from vermin -improper personal hygiene practices -poor food-handling practices -improper heating of foods

what are some strategies to prevent food borne illness when setting the stage for food preparation

-wash hands in between handling different types of food -thoroughly wash hands prior to food preparation