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Food Handler: Assessment Two

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This deck covers key concepts related to food safety, including recognizing contamination, preventing bacterial spread, and understanding foodborne illnesses.

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An organism that lives in or on another organism, often with harmful side effects—but without benefits is a:

Parasite

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Definition
An organism that lives in or on another organism, often with harmful side effects—but without benefits is a:
Parasite
The viral infection Hepatitis A can be most effectively controlled if:
All food personnel practice personal hygiene, such as thorough handwashing.
What is the easiest way to recognize foods contaminated with spoilage bacteria?
Changes in color or smell
Which one of the following situations would MOST LIKELY promote bacterial contamination?
Touching raw chicken and then cooked chicken without changing gloves.
One of the most important reasons for using only reliable water sources is to reduce:
The number of parasites, such as Cyclospora Cayetanensis, that can infest foods.
Which bacteria cause the greatest harm in the food industry?
Pathogenic

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Food Handler: Assessment Two
TermDefinition
An organism that lives in or on another organism, often with harmful side effects—but without benefits is a:
Parasite
The viral infection Hepatitis A can be most effectively controlled if:
All food personnel practice personal hygiene, such as thorough handwashing.
What is the easiest way to recognize foods contaminated with spoilage bacteria?
Changes in color or smell
Which one of the following situations would MOST LIKELY promote bacterial contamination?
Touching raw chicken and then cooked chicken without changing gloves.
One of the most important reasons for using only reliable water sources is to reduce:
The number of parasites, such as Cyclospora Cayetanensis, that can infest foods.
Which bacteria cause the greatest harm in the food industry?
Pathogenic
All of the following bacteria can cause foodborne illness EXCEPT:
Acidophilus milk
Which one of the following food contaminations would be suspected if the end of a can of tomatoes had begun to swell?
Botulism
Which one of the following food contaminations is usually associated with undercooked chicken?
Salmonella
Which one of the following food contaminations is best prevented by cooking to safe temperatures?
E. Coli