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foodborne illness - correct-answer-a disease transmitted to people by food
An illness is considered an outbreak when... - correct-answer-• atleast 2 people
have the same symptoms after eating the same food
• an investigation is conducted by state and local regulatory authorities •
outbreak is confirmed by a labratory analysis
how many people get sick from unsafe foods a year - correct-answer-millions
What is the first challenge operations have when it
comes to food safety and why? - correct-answer-• Time (pressure to work quicky
can make it hard to take the time to follow food safety practices)
,What is the second challenge operations have when it comes to food safety and
why? - correct-answer-Language and Culture (Your staff may speak a different
language than you do. This can make it difficult to communicate. Cultural
differences can also influence how food handlers view food safety.
What is the third challenge operations have when it
comes to food safety and why? - correct-answer-Literacy and Education (Staff
often have different levels of education. This makes it more challenging to teach
them food safety.
What is the sixth challenge operations have when it comes to food safety? -
correct-answer-High-risk customers (the number of customers at high risk for
getting a foodborne illness is increasing. An example of this is the growing elderly
population.)
What is the seventh challenge operations have when it comes to food safety? -
correct-answer-Staff turnover (training new staff leaves less time for food safety
training)
What is the cost of foodborne illnesses? - correct-answer-One outbreak can cost
an operation thousands of dollars, and it can result in closure.
,What are the costs of foodborne illnesses to an operation? - correct-answer-•loss
of customers and sales •loss of reputation
•negative media exposure
•lowered staff morale
•lawsuits and legal fees
•staff missing work
•increased insurance premiums
•staff retraining
What is the fourth challenge operations have when it comes to food safety and
why? - correct-answer-Pathogens (Illness-causing microorganisms are more
frequently found on types of food that once were considered safe.)
What is the fifth challenge operations have when it comes to food safety and
why? - correct-answer-Unapproved suppliers ( Food that is recieved from
suppliers that are not practicing food safety can cause a foodborne-illness
outbreak.)
What are the cost of foodborne illnesses to the victim? - correct-answer-•lost
work
•medical costs and long-term disablity
•death
, What is unsafe food usually the result of? - correct-answer-contamination (the
presence of harmful substances in food)
what is a way to prevent foodborne illnesses? - correct-answer-recognize the
contaminants that can make food unsafe (pathogens, chemicals, physical objects,
and certain unsafe practices in your operation)
What is the second category of contaminants? - correct-answer-Chemical
(Foodservice chemicals can contaminate food if they are used incorrectly.
Chemical contaminates may include cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes.)
What is the third category of contaminants? - correct-answer-Physical (Foreign
objects such as metal shavings, staples, and bandages can get into the food. So
can glass, dirt, and even bag ties. Naturally occuring objects, such as fish bones in
fillets, are another example.)