Primary Daily Questions

Food of animal origin does not include

• Chocolate flavored drinks with sterilized milk

• Salt

• Clams and oysters

• Processed meat (sausages)

Primary producers must implement HACCP when

• Producing salads ready for the market

• Washing carrots and vegetables

• Wrapping vegetables in paper or plastic bag

• None of the above

What is hygiene regarding food?

• .       it only concerns microbial contamination

•  it is control of all hazards

• the use of toilets

• sampling for E. Coli in food

Which fields of activity are included in the new OCR?

• .       Plant Health

• PPP

• GMO

• all three.

Which of the following situations have a higher microbiological risk?

• Irrigation with treated wastewater and using the drip method

• Irrigation with surface water and using surface irrigation

• Irrigation with ground water and using furrow irrigation

Listeria monocytogenes is able to multiply at temperatures at +4 °C.

• True

• False

The most important reservoir of VTEC is the gastrointestinal tract of

• Ruminants

• Poultry

• Pigs

Growers should do microbiological analysis of water in these types of crops

• Fruit tree

• Leafy vegetable eaten raw

• Potatoes

Say which of these practices may represent a hazard in primary production of tomatoes

• Using wastewater for irrigation or in application of plant protection products

• Using manure before planting the crop

• Using bare hands in harvest

Training of field workers should consist in:

• A complete course on microbiology and harvesting of 40 hours

• Correct use of gloves, toilets and basic hygiene rules of 20 minutes

• No need. Only if you are doing quality schemes (Globalgap)