ServSafe Review

Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?

• Beverages

• Produce

• Shellfish from contaminated water

• Undercooked ground beef

What symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?

• Sore throat

• Jaundice

• Coughing

• Stomach cramps

What practice is useful for preventing Norovirus from causing foodborne illness?

• Cooking food to minimum internal temperatures

• Correct handwashing

• Cooling food rapidly

• Encouraging staff to get flu shots

What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?

• High acidity

• Low levels of moisture

• Food held between 70-125

• Food with a pH that is highly alkaline

Parasites are commonly associated with what food?

• Mushrooms

• Wild game

• Whole wheat

• Dairy products

What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?

• Cooking food to correct internal temperatures

• Handwashing throughout the day

• Purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers

• Microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds

How should chemicals be stored?

• Above food

• Away from prep areas

• In food-storage areas

• With kitchenware

What does the "L" stand for in the FDA's ALERT tool?

• Listen

• Leave

• Limit

• Look

What practice can prevent allergic reactions?

• Cooking different food types in the same oil

• Identifying ingredients for customers

• Using parchment paper when baking cookies

• Providing home delivery service

What symptoms can indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction?

• Wheezing or shortness of breath

• Left arm pain

• Appetite loss

• Coughing blood