ServSafe Ch. 2

What is contamination in the context of food safety?

• The process of cooking food at high temperatures

• The presence of harmful substances in food

• The expiration of food products

• The certification of food as organic

Which of the following can be a source of contamination?

• Utensils used for serving food

• Air, contaminated water, and dirt

• Packaging materials for food

• Refrigeration systems

Contaminants in food can cause which of the following?

• Improved flavor

• Foodborne illness

• Faster cooking times

• Enhanced nutritional value

How can contaminants physically harm consumers?

• By causing physical injury

• By increasing metabolism

• By improving digestion

• By boosting the immune system

Which of the following is a way that people can cause food contamination?

• By eating the food

• By cooking the food properly

• By accidentally introducing contaminants

• By storing food at the correct temperature

People can contaminate food when they:

• Wash their hands before eating

• Are in contact with a person who is sick

• Store food at the correct temperature

• Use separate cutting boards for different types of food

Which of the following is a simple mistake that can cause food contamination?

• Cooking food to the right temperature

• Allowing ready-to-eat food to touch a surface that contacted raw meat, seafood, or poultry

• Cleaning kitchen surfaces regularly

• Keeping pests out of the food storage area

What is a microorganism?

• A large organism visible to the naked eye

• A small, living organism that can be seen only with a microscope

• A type of nutrient

• A synthetic chemical

What is a pathogen?

• A beneficial microorganism

• A type of food additive

• A harmful microorganism

• A vitamin

What is a toxin?

• A nutrient

• A medicine

• A poison

• A cure