FSHN 101 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F-Mercury In fish, pesticides on fruit, and chlorine sanitizers in foods are examples of chemical
hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-You should never eat moldy cereals and moldy peanuts because of the possible presence of the
toxin produced by Aspergillus flavus. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-Trichinosis can be prevented by proper handling practices (washing hands after going to the
bathroom, etc.). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-Yeasts are a major cause of food-borne illness. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Low acid (pH 4.6 and above) vacuum packaged foods, home canned and commercial canned foods
(meat, milk, vegetables, fish), unrefrigerated baked potatoes, and smoked fish have to be refrigerated or
processed at higher temperature, pressure, and longer times than acid foods (fruits, fruit juice, etc.) in
order to protect you from this foodborne illness organism. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Clostridium
Botulinum
Yersina, Listeria, and Clostridium botulinum type E are of concern to consumers, processors and
retailers, because they can all grow at ______ temperatures. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Refrigerator
Which of the following organisms is of concern to you because it produces a heat stable toxin that is
often shed onto the food by humans (infections), can grow in salted meats (10% salt), causes vomiting
and diarrhea for 24 hours, and is sometimes the cause of mastitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Staphylococcus Aureus
Which of the following microorganisms are likely to grow and spoil food under low water activity levels,
high acid, and at your home refrigerator temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Molds
T/F- All perishable potentially hazardous foods should be held below 40 °F (4.4 °C) or above 140 °F (60
°C). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
, People with this food-born illness, which has flu-like symptoms with a fever that last 3 days, is often
associated with eggs and poultry, and people often share this illness with others due to poor hygienic
practices. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Salmonella
T/F-Hepatitis A, Norwalk, and Norovirus grow on foods (corn chips, spinach salads), bathroom door
handles, and people do not easily spread the virus. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
___________ has attracted the attention of the government and food processors, due to symptoms of
miscarriages, meningitis, infant deaths, and significant economic impact on the dairy industry (found in
drains; cheese, recalls), coleslaw, and meat industry (USDA inspections; recalls) - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Listeria Monocytogenes
Bloody stools, kidney (renal) failure (particularly in children, the elderly, and ill) is caused by _______
when people eat foods that have been contaminated with feces and not cooked or not cooked properly.
This microorganism changed the meat and restaurant industries handling of hamburger, and the
producers of fresh raw juices for grocery stores. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅E. coli 0157:H7
T/F-When washing your hands or after handling dirty surfaces, or when leaving the bathroom, you
should wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds (or sing Happy Birthday to
yourself while washing) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
Sensitive ingredients in food industry and home processing operations are all but one of the following
_____________ . - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Irradiated Spices
T/F-"When in doubt throw it out" and "Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold" are good examples of
food handling and Good Manufacturing Practices. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-The cutting board used to cut raw poultry does not have to be washed before cutting your fruits for
salads, vegetables for dips, or your cooked chicken - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Which of the following is not part of Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅5-second rule for products that hit the floor
T/F-Mercury In fish, pesticides on fruit, and chlorine sanitizers in foods are examples of chemical
hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-You should never eat moldy cereals and moldy peanuts because of the possible presence of the
toxin produced by Aspergillus flavus. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-Trichinosis can be prevented by proper handling practices (washing hands after going to the
bathroom, etc.). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-Yeasts are a major cause of food-borne illness. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Low acid (pH 4.6 and above) vacuum packaged foods, home canned and commercial canned foods
(meat, milk, vegetables, fish), unrefrigerated baked potatoes, and smoked fish have to be refrigerated or
processed at higher temperature, pressure, and longer times than acid foods (fruits, fruit juice, etc.) in
order to protect you from this foodborne illness organism. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Clostridium
Botulinum
Yersina, Listeria, and Clostridium botulinum type E are of concern to consumers, processors and
retailers, because they can all grow at ______ temperatures. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Refrigerator
Which of the following organisms is of concern to you because it produces a heat stable toxin that is
often shed onto the food by humans (infections), can grow in salted meats (10% salt), causes vomiting
and diarrhea for 24 hours, and is sometimes the cause of mastitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Staphylococcus Aureus
Which of the following microorganisms are likely to grow and spoil food under low water activity levels,
high acid, and at your home refrigerator temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Molds
T/F- All perishable potentially hazardous foods should be held below 40 °F (4.4 °C) or above 140 °F (60
°C). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
, People with this food-born illness, which has flu-like symptoms with a fever that last 3 days, is often
associated with eggs and poultry, and people often share this illness with others due to poor hygienic
practices. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Salmonella
T/F-Hepatitis A, Norwalk, and Norovirus grow on foods (corn chips, spinach salads), bathroom door
handles, and people do not easily spread the virus. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
___________ has attracted the attention of the government and food processors, due to symptoms of
miscarriages, meningitis, infant deaths, and significant economic impact on the dairy industry (found in
drains; cheese, recalls), coleslaw, and meat industry (USDA inspections; recalls) - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Listeria Monocytogenes
Bloody stools, kidney (renal) failure (particularly in children, the elderly, and ill) is caused by _______
when people eat foods that have been contaminated with feces and not cooked or not cooked properly.
This microorganism changed the meat and restaurant industries handling of hamburger, and the
producers of fresh raw juices for grocery stores. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅E. coli 0157:H7
T/F-When washing your hands or after handling dirty surfaces, or when leaving the bathroom, you
should wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds (or sing Happy Birthday to
yourself while washing) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
Sensitive ingredients in food industry and home processing operations are all but one of the following
_____________ . - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Irradiated Spices
T/F-"When in doubt throw it out" and "Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold" are good examples of
food handling and Good Manufacturing Practices. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
T/F-The cutting board used to cut raw poultry does not have to be washed before cutting your fruits for
salads, vegetables for dips, or your cooked chicken - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Which of the following is not part of Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅5-second rule for products that hit the floor
