Food safety - Exam
  • 1. Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that ensure food is safe to consume. This includes proper handling, storage, and preparation of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Food safety measures aim to protect against harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, and chemical substances that can cause food poisoning. It is important to follow best practices in food safety to protect the health of consumers and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

    What is the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?
A) 150°F
B) 145°F
C) 165°F
D) 180°F
  • 2. What is the proper way to store leftovers in the refrigerator?
A) In open containers
B) Mixed together in one container
C) In shallow containers with lids
D) No need to cover them
  • 3. At what temperature should the refrigerator be set to for optimal food safety?
A) Below 40°F
B) 55°F
C) 45°F
D) 50°F
  • 4. What should you do if you accidentally leave perishable food out of refrigeration for an extended period of time?
A) Discard it
B) Reheat it
C) Serve it cold
D) Inject it with vinegar
  • 5. How often should you wash your hands when preparing food?
A) Once a day
B) Before and after handling food
C) Only when they appear dirty
D) Every few hours
  • 6. What is the best way to sanitize kitchen surfaces to prevent foodborne illnesses?
A) Use a mixture of bleach and water
B) Wipe with a dry cloth
C) Spray with vinegar
D) Boil water and pour over the surfaces
  • 7. What is the danger of storing raw meat above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator?
A) Ensuring even cooling
B) Preventing spoilage
C) Improving flavor
D) Cross-contamination
  • 8. What is the maximum amount of time perishable food should be left at room temperature?
A) 6 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 2 hours
D) 8 hours
  • 9. What is a common source of chemical contamination in food?
A) Hand washing by farm workers.
B) Organic farming techniques.
C) Natural minerals found in soil.
D) Pesticides used during agricultural production.
  • 10. What is one long-term health effect of chemical contamination?
A) Immediate recovery without any symptoms.
B) Short-lived allergic reactions only.
C) Chronic diseases from prolonged exposure.
D) Temporary discomfort that resolves quickly.
  • 11. What can cause physical contamination in food?
A) Using only organic ingredients
B) Unsanitary kitchens or preparation areas
C) Cooking food to the correct temperature
D) Storing food in airtight containers
  • 12. Which health effect is NOT typically associated with chemical contamination?
A) Gastrointestinal problems.
B) Organ damage.
C) Neurological problems.
D) Increase in certain cancers.
  • 13. What was the bacteria strain involved in the E. coli outbreak in 2018?
A) Salmonella Enteritidis.
B) Listeria monocytogenes.
C) E. coli O157:H7.
D) Campylobacter jejuni.
  • 14. What is the primary cause of food poisoning worldwide?
A) Bacterial contamination.
B) Physical contamination.
C) Chemical contamination.
D) Allergic reactions to food additives.
  • 15. How often are ISO 22000 standards reviewed?
A) Only when significant issues arise.
B) Every 5 years.
C) Annually.
D) Every 10 years.
  • 16. What percentage of reported food poisoning outbreaks in the WHO European Region occur in private homes?
A) 10%.
B) 70%.
C) 50%.
D) About 30%.
  • 17. How many cases of foodborne illness are reported annually in the USA?
A) 76 million.
B) 50 million.
C) 30 million.
D) 100 million.
  • 18. What is the danger zone temperature range for bacterial growth?
A) 10 °C to 30 °C.
B) 5 °C to 60 °C.
C) 32 °C to 50 °C.
D) -18 °C to 0 °C.
  • 19. What is a common symptom of E. coli infection?
A) Diarrhea.
B) Fever without gastrointestinal symptoms.
C) Skin rash.
D) Joint pain.
  • 20. What is the maximum recommended storage time for food in a cold environment?
A) One to seven days.
B) Two weeks.
C) Three months.
D) Indefinitely as long as it's refrigerated.
  • 21. What is the maximum recommended storage time for food in a frozen environment?
A) One to twelve months.
B) Two years.
C) Six months.
D) Indefinitely as long as it's frozen.
  • 22. What is a common feature of numerical scoring or grading systems in inspections?
A) Different weights for various non-compliance issues
B) Scores are based on inspector's personal judgment
C) Equal weight for all compliance issues
D) No use of scores or grades
  • 23. What is the estimated number of deaths worldwide due to foodborne illness in 2010?
A) Approximately 1 million
B) Approximately 600 million
C) Approximately 420,000
D) Approximately 300,000
  • 24. In what year did the WHO and FAO publish the Codex Alimentarius?
A) 1982
B) 1963
C) 1975
D) 1999
  • 25. What must WTO members do if they want stricter food safety measures than Codex standards?
A) Adopt Codex standards without changes.
B) Justify these measures scientifically.
C) Follow EU regulations instead.
D) Seek approval from the WHO.
  • 26. Are sulphite additives allowed in coconut milk within the EU according to the text?
A) They are conditionally authorised.
B) Yes, they are authorised.
C) Only certain types of sulphites are allowed.
D) No, they are unauthorised.
  • 27. Which environmental measure helps prevent food contamination?
A) Disregarding wastewater treatment
B) Safe manure management
C) Reducing crop diversity
D) Ignoring soil conservation
  • 28. What type of testing can be used to determine shelf life before long-term results are completed?
A) Long-term storage
B) Market analysis
C) Accelerated shelf life testing
D) Consumer feedback
  • 29. Which of the following occupations is NOT typically required to demonstrate food safety training in the UK?
A) Childminders
B) Chefs
C) Cooks
D) Teachers
  • 30. When was the Vietnam Food Administration established?
A) 2010
B) 1999
C) 1985
D) 2005
  • 31. Who delivers food safety training in Australia?
A) European Commission
B) Codex Alimentarius Committee
C) World Health Organization
D) Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
  • 32. Which French governmental agency deals with food safety?
A) Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique
B) Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail
C) Ministère de la Santé
D) Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes
  • 33. What was the first major food recall in the US caused by?
A) Peanut butter
B) Canned mushrooms
C) Ice cream
D) Frozen vegetables
  • 34. Which agency shares oversight responsibilities in the US food safety system alongside FSIS and FDA?
A) 5 agencies
B) 10 agencies
C) 20 agencies
D) 15 agencies
  • 35. What is one method used by manufacturers to recall contaminated food products?
A) Public announcements on social media.
B) Direct mail notifications to consumers.
C) Batch number tracking technique.
D) Random sampling of products in stores.
  • 36. What is a critical One Health food-safety issue related to antimicrobial use?
A) Food allergies
B) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
C) Nutritional deficiencies
D) Microbial diversity
  • 37. When was the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea established?
A) 1960
B) 1950
C) 1975
D) 1945
  • 38. What system was created to collect data on all confirmed cases of botulism in the US?
A) FoodNet
B) FDA Outbreak Response Team
C) CDC Food Safety Program
D) National Botulism Surveillance System
  • 39. What is a key aspect of prevention within a One Health framework?
A) Avoiding public-health messaging.
B) Isolation of individual sectors.
C) Ignoring good agricultural practices.
D) Cross-sector cooperation.
  • 40. What percentage of employment did the U.S. food and fiber system account for in 2011?
A) 18%
B) 25%
C) 5%
D) 10%
  • 41. What novel by Upton Sinclair raised public concern about food safety in the early 1900s?
A) Animal Farm
B) The Jungle
C) Fast Food Nation
D) Silent Spring
  • 42. What is a benefit of integrating equity into food safety programs?
A) Excluding smallholder farmers.
B) Promoting inclusive participation.
C) Ignoring local contexts.
D) Focusing only on large markets.
  • 43. What is required by federal law in the United States regarding expiration dates on infant formula and baby foods?
A) Voluntary dating
B) Must be withdrawn by their expiration date
C) Use by date
D) No specific requirements
  • 44. Under HACCP guidelines, which agency's part number governs juice manufacturers' plans?
A) 10 CFR part 130
B) 21 CFR part 120
C) 9 CFR part 417
D) 21 CFR part 123
  • 45. When was the name of Germany's Federal Ministry changed to its current form?
A) 1 January 1999
B) 22 November 2005
C) 30 June 2003
D) 15 March 2010
  • 46. Under which law do restaurants and other retail food establishments typically fall?
A) Federal law
B) Local ordinance
C) International regulations
D) State law
  • 47. What was the worst food-borne illness outbreak in US history caused by improper handling of oysters?
A) Salmonella outbreak
B) E. coli outbreak
C) Typhoid fever epidemic
D) Botulism outbreak
  • 48. How many pounds of imported meat and poultry products were inspected at US borders by FSIS in FY 2008?
A) 10 billion pounds
B) 1.5 billion pounds
C) 5 billion pounds
D) 3.3 billion pounds
  • 49. Which country reported unauthorised sulphite in coconut milk from Thailand?
A) France
B) Australia
C) Germany
D) Denmark
  • 50. What is a major challenge faced by supermarket managers in China according to the World Bank survey?
A) Over-regulation of chemical additives
B) Difficulty obtaining produce that meets safety requirements
C) Excessive supply of organic food
D) Lack of demand for green food
  • 51. What is a common requirement for official inspections of retail food establishments?
A) Customer feedback forms
B) Best food-handling practices
C) Employee satisfaction surveys
D) Minimum wage compliance
  • 52. Which year marked the beginning of effective record keeping for controlling food-borne illness outbreaks?
A) 1970
B) 1993
C) 1969
D) 1980
  • 53. What is a major challenge for food safety systems in low- and middle-income countries?
A) Advanced surveillance technologies
B) Overabundance of workforce
C) Excessive data-sharing capabilities
D) Limited laboratory capacity
  • 54. When did the FDA begin sanitization programs specifically for shellfish and milk?
A) 1985
B) 1993
C) 1969
D) 1973
  • 55. Who oversees federal slaughterhouse inspectors as mentioned in the text?
A) The FDA Commissioner
B) Dr. Dean Wyatt, a USDA veterinarian
C) A state-level health official
D) A local government inspector
  • 56. What must importers in Japan do according to Article 27 of the Food Sanitation Act?
A) Submit import notification
B) Ensure food is prepared hygienically
C) Obtain a license from the National Food Chain Safety Office
D) Register with the Ministry for Primary Industries
  • 57. How many government accredited certification bodies are registered with KFDA?
A) 200
B) 150
C) 500
D) 328
  • 58. What percentage of adults discarded food near the packaging date occasionally, according to a 2019 study?
A) 70%
B) 86%
C) 95%
D) 50%
  • 59. Which administration put $43 million into the Food Safety Initiative?
A) Bush administration
B) Reagan administration
C) Clinton administration
D) Obama administration
  • 60. What percentage of the US population is represented by states that have adopted food codes patterned after the FDA Food Code?
A) 100%
B) 50%
C) 79%
D) 90%
  • 61. What percentage of US government inspectors reported corporate interests influencing their agency's policies according to a 2010 survey?
A) 75%
B) 25%
C) 10%
D) 50%
  • 62. What is the intended use for most packaging dates provided by manufacturers?
A) Inform consumers when food is no longer safe to eat
B) Indicate best price point
C) Reflect when an item is at peak quality
D) Show production date
  • 63. In what year was the Federal Meat Inspection Act passed?
A) 1906
B) 1907
C) 1910
D) 1925
  • 64. In how many countries have organic certification bodies been registered in KFDA?
A) 15
B) 29
C) 50
D) 40
  • 65. Which President called on Congress to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act after reading The Jungle?
A) President Woodrow Wilson
B) President Theodore Roosevelt
C) President William Howard Taft
D) President Warren G. Harding
  • 66. Which organization provides technical assistance to the Vietnam Food Administration for capacity building?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) World Bank
D) FAO
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