Question 1

There has never been a death from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In 2015,the FDA removed partially hydrogenated oils from the GRAS list.Explain what this means.

Accepted Answer

In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administ...

Question 3

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the proper refrigeration and freezing of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unless you plan to cook it within 48 hours of purchase, store fresh fish and poultry in the freezer.
B)   Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40°F.
C)   Discard fresh eggs in shell if not consumed within 3 to 5 days.
D)   Store meat and poultry in the back of the refrigerator on the lowest shelf.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the safe storage of leftovers at home?

Accepted Answer

A)   After consuming half of a pizza at a restaurant at 7:00 PM, you can safely refrigerate the remaining half when you get home at 8:30 PM.
B)   You make a large tuna casserole at home and can eat only a small portion. You don't plan to eat at home again until the following week. Your best bet is to separate the remaining casserole into shallow containers and freeze them.
C)   You purchase some pasta salad from a deli on Monday night, consume a portion, and refrigerate the leftovers. You can safely consume the remainder of the salad on Thursday night.
D)   You can safely eat leftovers during your 12:30-1:00 PM lunch break if you packed them in an airtight glass container before you left your apartment at 8:00 AM.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   prions
B)   norovirus
C)   E. coli
D)   moldE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Food additives are the potentially carcinogenic chemicals that remain in foods despite cleaning and processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is unsafe to consume food past its "sell by" date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the most effective method of avoiding parasitic infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   washing vegetables in river water when camping
B)   making sure to consume milk that has been pasteurized
C)   dipping sushi in hot sauce before eating
D)   thoroughly cooking beef, pork, and fishE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The only way to be sure that meat is thoroughly cooked is to check the internal temperature with a food thermometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,what ratio of Americans experience foodborne illness annually?

Accepted Answer

A)   one in six
B)   one in ten
C)   one in fourteen
D)   nearly one in twentyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE about bisphenol A (BPA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   BPA is found in canned food and plastic products.
B)   BPA accumulates in foods in a process known as biomagnification.
C)   BPA is a synthetic hormone.
D)   BPA has been linked to reproductive and developmental disorders.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are MOST likely to be found in

Accepted Answer

A)   the paper wrappers of a fast-food burger and fries.
B)   a plastic yogurt container.
C)   crops sprayed with herbicides.
D)   the fatty portion of beef.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

More than three-fourths of American shoppers make at least some organic purchases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of much debate.Which of the following is a benefit of GMOs?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased biodiversity
B)   reduction in the growth of superweeds
C)   increased competition and diversity of agricultural technology companies
D)   higher crop yieldsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Organic farmers cannot use pesticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Biopesticides leave residues on food that can cause liver damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the body's protective responses after encountering foodborne microbes?

Accepted Answer

A)   vomiting and diarrhea
B)   increased production of white blood cells
C)   fever
D)   increased blood glucose levelsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A particularly dangerous antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria linked to the routine use of antibiotics in animals is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   MRSA.
B)   botulism.
C)   Salmonella.
D)   E. coli.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Infection with the hepatitis A virus can result in damage to

Accepted Answer

A)   nerves.
B)   the gastrointestinal tract.
C)   the liver.
D)   muscles.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Identify and discuss several steps you can take to reduce your exposure to pesticides in food.

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Exam 12: Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Which of the following is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States?

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Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are MOST likely to be found in

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Organic farmers cannot use pesticides.

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Which of the following is FALSE about bisphenol A (BPA) ?

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Which of the following is FALSE concerning the safe storage of leftovers at home?

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Biopesticides leave residues on food that can cause liver damage.

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The only way to be sure that meat is thoroughly cooked is to check the internal temperature with a food thermometer.

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It is unsafe to consume food past its "sell by" date.

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More than three-fourths of American shoppers make at least some organic purchases.

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What is the most effective method of avoiding parasitic infections?

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Identify and discuss several steps you can take to reduce your exposure to pesticides in food.

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A particularly dangerous antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria linked to the routine use of antibiotics in animals is known as

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Infection with the hepatitis A virus can result in damage to

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,what ratio of Americans experience foodborne illness annually?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the body's protective responses after encountering foodborne microbes?

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In 2015,the FDA removed partially hydrogenated oils from the GRAS list.Explain what this means.

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Food additives are the potentially carcinogenic chemicals that remain in foods despite cleaning and processing.

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There has never been a death from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the United States.

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The risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of much debate.Which of the following is a benefit of GMOs?

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