Chapter 19 Practice Quiz

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between

40 and 140 degrees F

Which of the following statements is true?

A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat.

_______________________ is a naturally occurring compound in foods that form food is heated to high temperatures.

Acrylamide

According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, _______________________.

An additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS list.

When selecting foods for an emergency food supply, which of the following criteria is least important?

Are lightweight

This is responsible for neurodegenerative diseases in cattle.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

This bacteria is considered by many food scientists as the number one agent that causes food borne illness.

Campylobacter Jejuni

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain

Clostridium botulinum spores

Which of the following animals is an example of a vermin?

Cockroaches

The __________________ prohibits food manufacturers from adding a new compound to food that causes cancer.

Delaney Clause of the Food Additives Amendment

Which federal agency establishes standards for safe food manufacturing practices, such as HACCP programs?

FDA

Which federal agency is responsible for publishing the Food Code every four years that assists state and local health officials in developing regulations?

FDA

______________________ often transmit pathogens to food.

Flies

This virus takes the longest incubation time for onset of symptoms.

Hepatitis A virus

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds?

Herbicide

Aliyah received a 15 pound frozen turkey as a gift from her workplace. She has kept the turkey in her freezer for a few weeks, but is now ready to thaw and prepare the turkey for a large family meal. You might recommend all of the following methods of thawing the frozen turkey EXCEPT

Leaving the turkey out on the countertop overnight.

The bacteria most commonly associated with unpasteurized milk and cheeses

Listeria monocytogenes

Lenny had raw dinner and has started to feel ill. Which pathogen should he be most concerned about after eating raw oysters?

Vibrio vulnificus

A ______________________ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein.

Virus

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates. Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he

Wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables.