EHST 2110 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE | 101
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
The deliberate addition of inferior or cheaper materials to a pure food product
in order to stretch out supplies and increase profits is referred to as: Answer -
adulteration
As a result of adulteration, Congress passed the _________________. One of
the first federal laws to protect consumers. Answer - Pure Food and Drugs Act
Substances intentionally or unintentionally incorporated into foods (physical,
chemical, or biological) are called: Answer - food contaminants
List the 4 approved methods of thawing frozen foods: Answer - bottom shelf of
the fridge
microwave
run (70 degrees) tap water over frozen food
small separate containers
Substances intentionally added to food to modify its taste, color, texture or
resistance to deterioration are called: Answer - food additives
, ______________ are most noticeable in wine and dried fruits, but were
banned by the FDA for use on salad bars after dozens of people died from
anaphylactic shock Answer - nitrites
Give an example of "cross contamination" Answer - using the same cutting
board for vegetables that you used to cut raw chicken on
This fish toxin accumulates in large predatory fish after eating smaller fish that
feed on toxic algae Answer - ciguatera
Salmonella enteriditis infection is associated with what food source? Answer -
undercooked or raw eggs
The scope of food borne illnesses is difficult to assess because most cases are:
Answer - misdiagnosed and unreported
Though ___________ are the most frequent cause of FBI, they are not the only
ones. Parasites, viruses, algae, and their toxins all create potential hazards
Answer - bacteria
Name 2 methods of cooling hot foods Answer - put into small portion
containers
cover and place in ice bath
What is HACCP? Answer - hazard analysis of critical control point
__________ is the bacteria commonly associated with eating poultry, meat or
eggs Answer - salmonella
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
The deliberate addition of inferior or cheaper materials to a pure food product
in order to stretch out supplies and increase profits is referred to as: Answer -
adulteration
As a result of adulteration, Congress passed the _________________. One of
the first federal laws to protect consumers. Answer - Pure Food and Drugs Act
Substances intentionally or unintentionally incorporated into foods (physical,
chemical, or biological) are called: Answer - food contaminants
List the 4 approved methods of thawing frozen foods: Answer - bottom shelf of
the fridge
microwave
run (70 degrees) tap water over frozen food
small separate containers
Substances intentionally added to food to modify its taste, color, texture or
resistance to deterioration are called: Answer - food additives
, ______________ are most noticeable in wine and dried fruits, but were
banned by the FDA for use on salad bars after dozens of people died from
anaphylactic shock Answer - nitrites
Give an example of "cross contamination" Answer - using the same cutting
board for vegetables that you used to cut raw chicken on
This fish toxin accumulates in large predatory fish after eating smaller fish that
feed on toxic algae Answer - ciguatera
Salmonella enteriditis infection is associated with what food source? Answer -
undercooked or raw eggs
The scope of food borne illnesses is difficult to assess because most cases are:
Answer - misdiagnosed and unreported
Though ___________ are the most frequent cause of FBI, they are not the only
ones. Parasites, viruses, algae, and their toxins all create potential hazards
Answer - bacteria
Name 2 methods of cooling hot foods Answer - put into small portion
containers
cover and place in ice bath
What is HACCP? Answer - hazard analysis of critical control point
__________ is the bacteria commonly associated with eating poultry, meat or
eggs Answer - salmonella
