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Food Safety Quiz

Test Your Knowledge!

1. What does (HACCP) stand for? 

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

2. Can you name 1 of the 7 principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP? 

Principle 1: Conduct a hazard analysis

Principle 2: Determine the critical control points (CCPs)

Principle 3: Establish critical limits:

Principle 4: Establish monitoring procedures

Principle 5: Establish corrective actions

Principle 6: Establish verification procedures

Principle 7: Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures

3. Are Food Safety Plans the same as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems?

No. While both share similarities, they are distinct in their approach to ensuring food safety within food and beverage companies.

4. Who is the FDA?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all food and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in the U.S. except for meat, poultry, catfish, and some egg products.

5. What agency regulates meat, poultry, catfish, and some egg products?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA.

6. Who is the (FSIS)?

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service regulates the safety of meat, poultry, catfish, and egg products and ensures they’re properly labeled.

7. Who regulates raw fruits and vegetables?

USDA (processed fruits and vegetables are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, FDA).

8. What does FSVP stand for?

The Foreign Supplier Verification Program

9. What is the FSVP?

It’s an FDA program that importers covered by the rule must have in place to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection.

10. Can you name 1 category that is exempt from FSVP rules and regulations?

  • Juice and seafood products that are subject to FDA’s (HACCP) regulations.
  • Meat, poultry, and egg products regulated by the USDA.
  • Food imported for research or evaluation purposes.
  • Food imported for personal consumption.
  • Alcoholic beverages and specific ingredients used in alcoholic beverages.
  • Food that is transshipped or exported.

11. Which bacteria is not harmful? Listeria, E. coli, Zoology, Salmonella?

Zoology

12. Disease caused by harmful bacteria is called what?

Foodborne illness

13. Can you name one food where bacteria are used?

Bread, cheese, summer sausage

14. Can you name 1 procedure food companies us to prevent contamination of food and control bacteria?

Refrigeration, Cleaning & Sanitizing and Cooking

15. Can you name one way to prevent food contamination?

Time & temp control, sanitation, moisture control

16. Can you name a symptom of foodborne illness?

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps

17. What is the most important personal hygiene method to control bacteria?

Washing hands

18. What does FSMA stand for?

Food Safety Modernization Act

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