SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Food Safety Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What type of hazard is a fish bone found in a fillet?

Accepted Answer

Physical

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Biological

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Chemical

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Radiological

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a foodborne illness outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Two or more people report the same illness after eating the same food

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Any single case of food poisoning reported to a manager

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A contaminated food delivery to a restaurant

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A kitchen employee testing positive for illness

Question 3

What is the purpose of a variance from the regulatory authority?

Accepted Answer

To allow a food operation to use a process not addressed in the food code

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To extend the expiration date of food products

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To waive handwashing requirements temporarily

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To permit untrained staff to handle food

Question 4

Which microorganism produces a toxin that causes illness even if the organism is killed by cooking?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

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Salmonella

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Listeria monocytogenes

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E. coli O157:H7

Question 5

What is meant by 'food mishandling' in a food safety context?

Accepted Answer

Practices that allow food to become contaminated or unsafe

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Improperly labeling food for sale

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Serving food in incorrect portion sizes

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Using non-standard measuring tools

Question 6

Which type of contamination occurs when raw meat juices drip onto ready-to-eat salad ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Cross-contamination

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Chemical contamination

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Physical contamination

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Direct contamination